Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 - Foods/Herbs/Beverages that Prevent/Treat

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These Foods/Herbs/Beverages may Alleviate or Prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Algae

 High consumption of Algae is associated with a reduced risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  [1]

 Spirulina may lower Blood Sugar levels and may control some of the negative side-effects in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. [2]

 

Beverages

 Coffee may help to prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  [3]

 Red Wine may help to prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and may minimize some of the complications associated with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  [4]

 

Dairy Products

 Colostrum - Bovine may lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [5]

 

Fruit

 Bilberry may lower Blood Sugar and improve Insulin sensitivity in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [6]

 Guava may (temporarily) lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [7]

 

Grains

 High consumption of Grains may reduce the risk of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2:  [8]

 Increased consumption of Brans may reduce all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [9]

 Oat Bran may help to prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  [10]

 

Herbs

 Aloe vera may lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [11]

 Ginseng - American may help to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [12]

 Ashwagandha may help to lower elevated Blood Sugar levels and may improve Insulin sensitivity in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [13]

 Banaba Leaf may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [14]

 Bay Leaves may help to prevent/alleviate Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.  [15]

 Carob may lower elevated Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [16]

 Chili may lower Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients (due to the Capsaicin content of Chillis).  [17]

 Cinnamon (1 – 6 grams per day) may lower Blood Sugar, total serum Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol and serum Triglycerides levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [18]

 Ginger may improve Glucose tolerance in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients.  [19]

 Ginkgo biloba may be useful for the treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (it may reduce oxidative stress and stimulate pancreatic function).  [20]

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