Written By Aquib Nawab, BBA
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Sandeep Madaan, MD (Ayurveda)
Importance of Managing Diabetes
Diabetes can lead to serious health complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage. Managing diabetes is crucial for overall health.
Photo from Canva
Turmeric
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that has been shown to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.
Photo from Canva
Fenugreek Seeds
Rich in soluble fiber, which slows digestion and absorption of carbohydrates, helping to regulate blood sugar levels.
Photo from Canva
Gymnema Sylvestre
Gymnema sylvestre is a plant that has been used in Ayurvedic medicine to help regulate blood sugar levels.
Photo from Canva
Bitter Gourd
Contains charantin, vicine, and polypeptide-p, compounds that have anti-diabetic properties, helping to reduce blood sugar levels and improve glucose tolerance.
Photo from Canva
Indian Gooseberry
Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, including ellagic acid and gallic acid, that can improve insulin sensitivity and help prevent oxidative stress-induced damage to pancreatic beta cells.
Photo from Canva
Cinnamon
Contains cinnamaldehyde, a bioactive compound that may improve insulin sensitivity and increase glucose uptake in cells, thereby reducing fasting blood sugar levels.
Photo from Canva
Neem
Contains compounds like nimbin, nimbidin, and nimandial, which may improve blood sugar control and reduce insulin resistance by promoting insulin secretion and glucose uptake in cells.
Photo from Canva
Ashwagandha
Contains withanolides, compounds that have been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, reduce fasting blood sugar levels, and increase glucose uptake in muscle cells.
Photo from Canva
Guggul
Contains guggulsterones, compounds that may improve blood sugar control by increasing insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in cells, as well as reducing inflammation in adipose tissue.
Photo from Canva
Triphala
Contains antioxidants like gallic acid and ellagic acid that can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and prevent oxidative stress-induced damage to pancreatic beta cells.
Photo from Canva
Aloe Vera
Contains compounds like acemannan and aloe-emodin that may help lower blood sugar levels by increasing insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation in adipose tissue.
Photo from Canva
Licorice
Contains compounds like glycyrrhizin and liquiritin that may help regulate blood sugar levels by reducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, and increasing glucose uptake in muscle cells.
Photo from Canva