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Drinks to Help Manage or Reduce Blood Sugar

Drinks to Help Manage or Reduce Blood Sugar

General tips for diabetics
Drinks to Help Manage or Reduce Blood Sugar


Drinks to reduce high blood sugar 

In fact, no drink helps to reduce blood sugar levels quickly, but some herbs may reduce blood sugar levels, and it is necessary to constantly monitor blood sugar when taking them, and take care not to take them with sugar-regulating drugs, and consult a doctor first before taking any of them, and we mention the following some drinks that help reduce high blood sugar:


Water:

drinking enough water contributes to maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, in addition to reducing the risk of dehydration, [١] a study published in the journal Diabetes Care in 2011 showed that drinking water is associated with reducing the risk of hyperglycemia, [٢] it should be noted that a little fresh lemon can be squeezed or lemon juice added to water to make its flavor more palatable.
 
cinnamon: 

Studies have differed on the usefulness of eating cinnamon in reducing blood sugar levels, as some studies have shown that it is not useful in this, while a study published in the journal Diabetes Care in 2003 showed that people who consumed an amount ranging from 1 to 6 grams of cinnamon daily for 40 days decreased their blood sugar levels by 18% to 29%, and their harmful blood cholesterol levels also decreased by 23% to 30%.

It should be noted that cinnamon, both Chinese and Ceylon, may contribute to reducing blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, so diabetics are advised to monitor signs of low blood sugar levels with caution when they consume cinnamon in large quantities, Chinese cinnamon also contains large amounts of coumarin; a compound that may harm the liver when consumed in large quantities, while Ceylon cinnamon contains less amounts of this compound, because they may significantly lower their blood pressure.

Fenugreek:

eating fenugreek may contribute to reducing blood sugar levels; a study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research in 2009 showed that eating fenugreek seeds soaked in hot water leads to a significant decrease in fasting sugar levels in people with Type II diabetes; therefore, these patients are advised to be careful when eating fenugreek and monitor their low blood sugar symptoms

American ginseng:

Taking American ginseng herb may help reduce glycosylated hemoglobin levels, abbreviated as HbA1c, which is known as cumulative sugar, in addition to reducing fasting glucose levels, according to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition in 2019;

therefore, diabetic patients taking blood sugar-lowering drugs are advised to monitor their blood sugar levels when using American ginseng herb; because it may reduce blood sugar levels significantly, it is worth noting that the herb may reduce the effectiveness of blood clotting drugs, interfere with immunosuppressive drugs, so it is advisable to avoid taking it with these drugs.

And to find out whether drinking juices is suitable for diabetics or not; it is advisable to read the article on the best juice for diabetics.


General tips for diabetics

Following some simple tips may help diabetics regulate their blood sugar levels, which contributes to improving their health conditions, we mention these tips the following:

Avoid drinks that contain added sugar: 

Instead, it is recommended to consume water, milk, or tea, and sugar-free coffee. 


Read food label information:

 It is advisable to pay attention to the total amount of carbohydrates available in any type of food, which includes natural sugars, and added، 
And fiber, and complex carbohydrates.

 
Weight loss for diabetics suffering from its increase: 

Losing excess weight may contribute to increasing the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels, in addition to improving cholesterol levels and blood pressure.


An overview of diabetes

Diabetes is defined as the body's impaired ability to process blood glucose or what is known as blood sugar, and this happens when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin or produce it in very small quantities, or when the body is unable to respond to insulin appropriately, and there are three main types of diabetes, which include: Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes, and gestational diabetes.it is worth noting that no cure for diabetes has been detected so far, as diabetics need to manage their disease to stay healthy.

Drinking water is an excellent way to stay hydrated without consuming sugar. Green tea, cow's milk, and fermented milk (kefir) could also help you manage your blood sugar responses. Coffee also contains compounds that may help regulate blood sugar, but confirming this requires more research.






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