1 A L M O N D SAlmonds are high in magnesium, and experimental studies have suggested that dietary magnesium intake improves insulin response and reduces blood sugar level.

2 D A R K C H O C O L A T ECocoa in dark chocolate helps diabetics in improving insulin sensitivity, but chocolate has to be really dark, at least 85% cocoa or more.  

3 C O F F E EStudies have shown that a dose of caffeine before eating resulted in higher post-meal blood glucose in people with type 2 diabetes. Long-term consumption of caffeinated coffee  may change its effect on glucose and insulin sensitivity

4 G R E E N T E AGreen Tea contains high amounts of polyphenols (antioxidants). Polyphenols are known to have anti-oxidative properties which can help protect against inflammation and carcinogens.It has been shown that these properties in tea can help to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.

5 C I N N A M O NStudies have shown that intake cinnamon per day reduces serum glucose, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes and suggest that the cinnamon in the diet of can reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

F E N U G R E E KFenugreek seeds are high in soluble fiber, which helps lower blood sugar by slowing down digestion & absorption of carbohydrates, this helps people with diabetes. Many studies have shown that Fenugreek seeds can improve most metabolic symptoms associated with both types of Diabetes.

A P P L E C I D E R V I N E G A RIt is really amazing that a simple chemical like vinegar (acetic acid) could have the benefits of three different classes of diabetes drugs, and all for only a few cents. Studies have found that vinegar at bedtime reduces fasting blood glucose in the morning, indicating that vinegar might promote insulin production

R E S I S T A N T S T A R C HConsuming Resistant Starch helps in better glucose processing and blood sugar levels. Studies have also shown that Resistant starch also helps in insulin sensitivity.

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