Diabetes is a very common disease which occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat.
Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.
Diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, thereby affecting the amount of glucose released into the cells for energy.
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There are three major types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Over time, the mortality rate has been reduced drastically as medicine has evolved over year.
One major area that has been seen to help with Diabetes is the type of foods that we eat.
When it comes to controlling blood sugar levels, there are certain foods
that play a large role in preventing and reversing it.
Here are some Miracle Foods Medically Proven to Curb the disease
- Green Vegetables : Nutrient-dense green vegetables – leafy greens,
and other green vegetables – are the most important
foods to focus on diabetes prevention and
reversal.Higher green vegetable consumption is associated with
lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and among diabetics,
higher green vegetable intake is associated with lower HbA1c levels
2. Non-Starchy Vegetables: Non-green, non-starchy vegetables like mushrooms, onions,
garlic, Garden Egg, peppers, etc. are essential
components of a diabetes prevention (or reversal) diet.
These foods have almost nonexistent effects on blood glucose
and have tons of fiber and phytochemicals.
3. Beans: Lentils, beans, and other legumes are the ideal carbohydrate
source.
They’re low in glycemic load due to their moderate protein and
abundant fiber and resistant starch, carbohydrates that are not
broken down in the small intestine.
Beans and legume consumption is associated with reduced risk
of both diabetes and colon cancer.
4. Nuts and Seeds:Low in glycemic load, nuts and seeds promote weight loss,
and have anti-inflammatory effects that may prevent the
development of insulin resistance.
5.Fresh Fruit: Eating three servings of fresh fruit each day is associated
with an 18% decrease in the risk of diabetes.
For those who are already diabetic or have high blood sugar
problems, I recommend sticking to low sugar fruits like
berries, oranges, and melon to minimize glycemic effects.
