It is hard being someone with diabetes, especially not being able to enjoy sweet things.
People with diabetes need to cut down on certain food and consume foods which are good at regulating blood sugar levels.
Many foods are said to be good for diabetics.
I have paid attention to many of these reports, and I think it is true: certain foods do help regulate one's blood sugar.
Here is a list of a few foods that I have heard are friendly to people with diabetes.
Cinnamon Various sources have reported that cinnamon can help reduce blood sugars.
I find that this is true, and I often put cinnamon on my foods (because it also tastes good!) Interestingly, an ingredient called MHCP is said to lower glucose levels in much the same way that insulin does.
Tea I strongly prefer green tea, and a lot of studies have come out recently that have praised green tea.
Reports confirm that black teas can also lower blood sugar levels.
I have been drinking more tea, and I can confirm that I have seen mild reductions in insulin needs (though they are not substantial).
Ginko Biloba This is not a food, but I have found that taking Ginko Biloba supplements can substantially lower my blood sugar and reduce my insulin needs.
I have read that people with Type 2 Diabetes can see substantial gains from consuming Ginko Biloba each day.
Cherries A study has recently shown that cherries may help reduce insulin needs and lower blood sugars.
I have found that, in most cases, berries are very healthy for all people and for people with diabetes especially.
I love blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and blackberries, and I have found that these berries do not raise my blood sugar quickly or substantially.
Vinegar A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that vinegar could lower glucose levels for people who do not have diabetes.
More research needs to be done, however, to see if these same results can be seen in people with diabetes.
I do not consume a lot of vinegar, but I am now interested to see if it does reduce my insulin needs for a meal.
Wine Alcohol can lower one's blood sugar.
I believe, however, that alcohol should only be consumed in extreme moderation.
I feel that the potential negative impacts of consuming alcohol (most being related to addiction and/or excessive consumption) far outweigh the benefits.
Because it is so difficult to drink alcohol in moderation (from those that I have seen), I strongly advise not to start drinking simply to lower your blood sugar.
You should note that eating these foods is not enough, exercise is critical to avoiding diabetes or reducing the complications of diabetes.
In addition, eating these foods will provide the most benefit if part of a balanced diet.
People with diabetes need to cut down on certain food and consume foods which are good at regulating blood sugar levels.
Many foods are said to be good for diabetics.
I have paid attention to many of these reports, and I think it is true: certain foods do help regulate one's blood sugar.
Here is a list of a few foods that I have heard are friendly to people with diabetes.
Cinnamon Various sources have reported that cinnamon can help reduce blood sugars.
I find that this is true, and I often put cinnamon on my foods (because it also tastes good!) Interestingly, an ingredient called MHCP is said to lower glucose levels in much the same way that insulin does.
Tea I strongly prefer green tea, and a lot of studies have come out recently that have praised green tea.
Reports confirm that black teas can also lower blood sugar levels.
I have been drinking more tea, and I can confirm that I have seen mild reductions in insulin needs (though they are not substantial).
Ginko Biloba This is not a food, but I have found that taking Ginko Biloba supplements can substantially lower my blood sugar and reduce my insulin needs.
I have read that people with Type 2 Diabetes can see substantial gains from consuming Ginko Biloba each day.
Cherries A study has recently shown that cherries may help reduce insulin needs and lower blood sugars.
I have found that, in most cases, berries are very healthy for all people and for people with diabetes especially.
I love blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and blackberries, and I have found that these berries do not raise my blood sugar quickly or substantially.
Vinegar A study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed that vinegar could lower glucose levels for people who do not have diabetes.
More research needs to be done, however, to see if these same results can be seen in people with diabetes.
I do not consume a lot of vinegar, but I am now interested to see if it does reduce my insulin needs for a meal.
Wine Alcohol can lower one's blood sugar.
I believe, however, that alcohol should only be consumed in extreme moderation.
I feel that the potential negative impacts of consuming alcohol (most being related to addiction and/or excessive consumption) far outweigh the benefits.
Because it is so difficult to drink alcohol in moderation (from those that I have seen), I strongly advise not to start drinking simply to lower your blood sugar.
You should note that eating these foods is not enough, exercise is critical to avoiding diabetes or reducing the complications of diabetes.
In addition, eating these foods will provide the most benefit if part of a balanced diet.