Which spices are used to help lower blood sugars?
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Cinnamon, definitely!!
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Go to Byetta.com and find out all about it. I'm taking it now and it does help the sugar spicks.
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Others don't use cinnamon routinely because the research looking at cinnamon administration to help control blood sugars is mixed.  Studies in rats have shown a potential benefit.  However, some studies in humans have shown an improvement and some have not.  There are no randomized, placebo-controlled trials; therefore in the trials that did show a difference, it is impossible to know how much can be attributed to placebo effect.  In addition, studies need to be large enough to prove that the apparent benefit isn't just due to chance.  Your sugar has improved, but do we know it was from the cinnamon?  Who can say?  Maybe your overall diet improved during that time; or maybe you started exercising more; or maybe the numbers you got were both within the normal range of fluctuation.  Everybody's fasting glucose will vary from one day to the next.  Still, I am an advocate of alternative medicines and am interested to see if any good trials ever come out to show one way or another if cinnamon can truly improve blood sugars.  On the other hand, there are many studies which show proven benefit for other treatments such as exercise, weight loss, and oral drugs such as metformin.
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well..thre is no so strong correlation...but some spices work in gut as secretogoges..i mean wch stimulate the secretions of enzymes  n substances wch help in digestion..as these hav some alkaloids n  natural chemicals or substances wch hav natural enzymatic action...or even by its aroma....but if u ll hav  very spicey foods ..it may cause acidity n many other problems too..wch r undesirable for metabolism ultimately....so hav a balanced diet wid balanced spice composition..bye
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Yes. Bottle gourd juice is good enough. Bitter gourd will reduce blood sugar too, but should be taken grdaually else causes loose motions. even bottle gourd juice should be started 10 ml and increase 10 ml every day.
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Diabetes Food Plan for Diabetics\nNever skip meals. Include high fiber carbohydrate foods which lead to a slow and gradual rise in blood glucose levels. Choose a variety of foods including vegetables, fruit, breads, cereals, dairy products, etc.\nBreads like whole grain, multi grain varieties.\nHigh fiber breakfast cereals especially oats, and other bran cereals. Go to High fiber foods\nWhole wheat pasta\nRice and grains like basmati rice, barley, etc. Go to rice recipes.\nLegumes and lentils such as baked beans, kidney beans, chick peas, mung dal, etc.\nFruits - such as oranges, apples and stone fruits.\nAll vegetables.\nStarchy vegetables such as sweet potato, corn, potatoes, etc.\nSkim milk, skim yogurt. The archive of Internal Medicine, 2005 has reported the results of a research study of 12 years on 41000 men, showing that the risk of developing diabetes Type 2 fell as intake of low fat daily products increase.\nA recent study (January 2004 issue of the Journal Diabetes Care.) suggests that magnesium-rich foods like can significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, even in obese people. People should therefore, get the recommended amount of magnesium by eating leafy green vegetables, nuts, and other magnesium-rich foods. Supplemental magnesium can be harmful, especially for people with kidney disease, says Diabetes expert Jerry Nadler.\nLimit intake of excess sugars in foods which are high in saturated fat like baked foods or low in nutritional value lollies and soft drink.\nConsume moderate total fat and limit saturated fat\nFor tips on how to reduce fat intake, go to How to avoid fat in diet?.\nLimit alcohol.\nExercise daily: Exercise helps in lowering the blood glucose levels. For exercise, go to exercise and fitness page.
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You are allowed to have a very small portion of potatoes, every now and then. Call your local hospital, and speak with both the diabetic nurses, and the nutritionist. They may be able to give you a few sheets with what is good or bad for a person, and proper serving sizes.\n\nhttp://www.healthy.net/scr/article.asp?Id=2835 \nhttp://www.safenaturaltips.com/\netc \n\nHave your stepdad and mom try this recipe: \n\nCauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"\n\n1 head cauliflower\n1 clove garlic (optional)\n1/8 cup skim milk, plain yogurt, or good butter\nSalt & pepper\nPaprika\n\nThis is a great, low-carb alternate to mashed potatoes. I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, yet this tastes surprisingly good.\n\nSteam cauliflower (optionally with a clove of garlic) until tender. Cut the cauliflower into pieces and place in a blender with the milk, yogurt or butter. Season with salt and pepper and then whip until smooth. Pour cauliflower into small baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and bake in hot oven until bubbly.\n\nCarbohydrates: 6g per cup
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I am a Diabetes Health Educator and I am also a diabetic myself. This is the first I have heard about iron being used to lower your blood sugar levels. \nBe very careful when trying to treat your blood sugar with "popular" or "unprescribed" remedies. You can actually end up hurting your health more than helping. Diet, exercise, and specific medications (such as oral diabetic meds or insulin) are the best answers to lowering blood sugar levels. \nThere are vitamin supplements that are actually recommended for diabetic patients in some cases. Consult with your doctor before starting any vitamin supplements and definitely consult with your doctor before adjusting your medications or self-medicating. \n\nGood luck and best wishes ..
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You don't have to avoid anything, but you do need to limit your consumption of carbohydrates. Simple carbs like sugar, honey, syrup, etc are quickly metabolized into blood sugar and will cause your blood sugar to spike quickly. You should greatly limit these things, but always carry hard candy with you and eat it if you feel your blood sugar getting too low. Complex carbs like rice, beans, potatoes, etc. take longer to metabolize so your blood sugar level raises slower over a linger period of time, but you have to limit the quantity to avoid causing your blood sugar to go to high. 1/2 cup of pasta, potatoes, corn, beans, any starch is one serving. 1 slice of bread=1 serving. You should check with your local hospitals and your doctors office to see if they offer diabetic education classes, if they don't then ask your doctor to refer you to a dietitian. Good Luck!
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try lollies that are without sugar ... for sugar diabetics.. they are nice.
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I too am hypoglycemic and I try to eat about 6 times a day, not just the normal 2 or 3 times a day that most people do.  And I always keep snack foods around like carrots or apples or something like that.\nI also carry succrose with me just in case of an emergency where I know that my sugar is dropping fast.\nAlcohol also increases the hypoglycemic effect.  Which I learned the hard way.
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u can use , pepper , ginger , Cinnamon , curium
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Consult with your doctor before beginning any herbal supplement to avoid complications / interactions with the presecription meds that you are currently taking. Also, remember to continue with your regular prescription meds. Do not stop taking medication without a doctor's order, even if you think the herbal med is working on its own. \n\nSome diabetics have had moderate success with cinnamon. Around a teaspoon a day is the recommended dosage. You can either add it to your food, eat it plain (if you can stand it), or take it in the convienient pill form. Check your local grocery store, pharmacy, health food store, or Walmart-like store for these capsules. They are very easy to find. \n\nAs with any herbal remedy, don't expect a miracle or any dramatic result. Be realistic in your expectations. \n\nGood luck and best wishes...
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None of these ------- forget them.\n\n  Try Stevia. It's from Peru, and is from a vine.\n\n   5 to 10 drops will suffice for a cup of tea, or coffee\n\n  If you were diabetic, I understand it can still be used.\n\n  You will find lots of info' on the net.\n\n   It can be found at health food shops.
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You better believe it. Herbal supplements can work so well at times that you will need to make sure you dont get your blood sugar to low. That with a lowered carb/sugar diet can completely control diabetes.
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Hi there, my mom is diabetic and she and I are both in medicine and we both love cooking so we have pondered this for years.\nThe best answer I can tell you is use natural concentrated fruit juice instead of sugar, I know....carbs, but they will be so diluted and the flavor will be delicate and not harming to your body.\nIf you can use as little of artificial sweeteners, the better. They are harmful in a cumulative effect.\nGo to a Natural Food Store and get a great book on natural cooking for the diabetic, also the Natural Food person will have helpful tips for you when you are there.\nlike use melted butter instead of oil when baking, same amount, you will not BELIEVE how light, fluffy and great your food tastes.\nGod Bless and Happy Hunting!
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The sweet and spicy flavor of cinnamon has been used by many different cultures for its medicinal properties for hundreds, even thousands, of years.\n\nOne of the most talked about benefits of cinnamon relates to type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care found that half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day significantly reduces blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. It also reduces triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol levels among this group. \n\nCinnamon’s other benefits include:\n\nSupports digestive function \nConstricts and tones tissues \nRelieves congestion \nRelieves pain and stiffness of muscles and joints \nRelieves menstrual discomfort \nBlood-thinning compounds that stimulate circulation \nAnti-inflammatory compounds that may relieve arthritis \nHelps prevent urinary tract infections, tooth decay and gum disease \nIt’s a powerful anti-microbial agent that can kill E. coli and other bacteria