Type 2 diabetes and spices:
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Feb 27, 2019
- 1 min read
Introduction:
Diabetes type 2 is a chronic disease that affect how the body metabolizes sugar. If it is left untreated it may lead to serious complications like kidney disease, nerve damage and eyes problem.
Diabetes can be controlled by including healthy diet and exercise to your lifestyle. While adding some beneficial food may improve blood sugar control.
Ginger is a type of spices that it is both low in calories and carbs while can control blood sugar. It is still used for treating nausea, indigestion, cold and flu. But, how does the most common kitchen ingredient benefit people with type 2 diabetes?
Potential health benefits of ginger for type 2 diabetes and weight loss
Studies have been shown that ginger regulate blood sugar and improve insulin response and this is may be due to that the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger may also help prevent certain health complications associated with diabetes. Some studies have been shown that ginger may also lower blood cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular disease but more research is still needed.
How to use ginger in your diabetes diet
You can use ginger safely dried, fresh, and powdered or juice. Just you should make sure to choose natural, organic ginger root instead of processed ginger products.
You should know that ginger is not an alternative therapy to medications, diet and exercise. Instead you should use it along with them. Always consult your doctor before use.
Sources:
https://www.ndtv.com/food/diabetes-management-heres-how-dry-ginger-water-may-help-manage-blood-sugar-levels-1938144
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