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Best spices and herbs for diabetes

1. Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains bioactive components that can help lower blood sugar levels.
•You can take 1 to 2 grams of cinnamon daily in the form of tea. You can also sprinkle it on your oatmeal, smoothies or use it in cooking and baking.

•Another option is to take cinnamon supplements. However, always consult a doctor for the proper dosage suitable for your condition.

Note: If you take a blood-thinning medication, avoid taking cinnamon.

2. Fenugreek
Fenugreek is an herb that diabetic people should include in their diets. Due to its hypoglycemic activity, it can improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels. In addition, its fiber content slows down the absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.

•Soak 1 to 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water overnight. The next morning, drink the water and eat the seeds on an empty stomach. Follow this remedy daily.

•You can also eat baked goods made with fenugreek flour.

•Another option is to take a supplement after consulting a doctor.

3. Ginger
. Ginger also can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce oxidation and improve cholesterol levels. It even helps with weight loss..

•Drink 2 to 3 cups of ginger tea daily.

•Also, include fresh or dry ginger in your cooking.

•Another option is to take ginger supplements after consulting your doctor.

4. Turmeric
Turmeric is a good spice to control high blood sugar. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-atherosclerotic, heart-protecting and weight-reducing actions that help diabetic people manage blood sugar levels and reduce complications from the disease.

•Include raw or powdered turmeric in your cooking.

•Take a supplement, but only after consulting a doctor.

5. Garlic

Garlic also helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels in diabetic people, thanks to its anti-diabetic and hypolipidemic properties. It contains sulfur compounds that protect against oxidative damage and even high cholesterol.

•Eat 2 or 3 raw garlic cloves daily on an empty stomach.

•Also, include garlic in your cooking or take a supplement after consulting a doctor.

6. Curry Leaves
Aromatic curry leaves may also be useful in managing high blood sugar. Several minerals in this herb help maintain normal glucose level in the blood. In addition, it influences carbohydrate metabolism. It also reduces the risk of oxidative stress.

•Chew a few tender curry leaves daily in the morning on an empty stomach.

•You can also add curry leaf powder to your soups or salads

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