JAKARTA, celebrities.id – Diet is the most important part of controlling sugar levels for people with prediabetes, diabetes, low sugar or other conditions that affect blood sugar.
Factors such as weight problems, activity, stress, and genetics also play a role in maintaining blood sugar, but a healthy diet is essential for controlling blood sugar.
Reporting from Healthline on Friday (15/7/2022), the following fruits can lower sugar levels.
Fruits That Can Lower Sugar Levels
1. Orange
One study showed that citrus fruits can help lower blood sugar levels. Oranges are considered a low glycemic fruit because they don’t affect blood sugar as much as other types of fruit, such as watermelon and pineapple.
Like oranges and grapefruit they contain fiber, and have plant compounds such as naringenin, a polyphenol that has strong antidiabetic properties.
Eating whole citrus fruits can help improve insulin sensitivity, reduce HbA1c, and protect against the development of diabetes
2. Avocado
In addition to being soft and delicious, avocados can offer significant benefits for blood sugar regulation. This fruit is rich in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and adding it to your diet has been shown to increase blood sugar levels.
Numerous studies have found that avocados can help lower blood sugar levels and protect against the development of metabolic syndrome, including high blood pressure and high blood sugar that increase the risk of chronic disease.
3. Call
Apples contain soluble fiber and plant compounds, including quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and gallic acid, all of which can help reduce blood sugar and protect against diabetes.
Although total fruit consumption has been shown to lower the risk of diabetes, eating certain fruits, including apples, may be particularly beneficial for lowering blood sugar and reducing the risk of developing diabetes.
A study examining 187,000 people found that a higher intake of certain fruits, particularly blueberries, grapes, and apples, was associated with a significantly lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Furthermore, a study in 18 women found that eating apples 30 minutes before eating rice significantly reduced post-meal blood sugar, compared to eating rice alone.
4. Berries
A number of studies say, good berry intake to improve blood sugar control. Berries are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, and are an excellent choice for people with blood sugar management problems.
A 2019 study found that eating two cups or the equivalent of 250 grams of red raspberries with a high-carbohydrate meal significantly reduced post-meal insulin and blood sugar in adults with prediabetes, compared to a control group.
In addition, other studies have shown that strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries may benefit blood sugar management by increasing insulin sensitivity and increasing the clearance of glucose from the blood.
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