3. Ginseng
Another herb which is beneficial in the treatment of non-insulin dependent diabetes is ginseng. In a study done to investigate the effects of ginseng on newly diagnosed non-insulin dependent diabetics a number of benefits were discovered. Not only did ginseng lower their blood glucose levels but it also improved their mood, helped them to lose weight and increase physical activity [4].
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4. Broccoli
The reason broccoli is suggested as a possible food to improve blood sugar levels is due to its high chromium content. A number of benefits have been linked with chromium for diabetes including beneficial effects on HbA1c levels, glucose, insulin and cholesterol levels [5].
5. Oatmeal
By the second half of the 20th century an oatmeal diet was a regular part of the clinical routine in the treatment of diabetics, however this went out of fashion. Lately, however, a number of tests have been done to determine the effectiveness of an oatmeal diet on type 2 diabetics. A pilot study done by A Lammert et al, showed that two days of oatmeal treatment decreased blood glucose level, which in turn decreased the need for insulin [6]. After four weeks out of hospital these benefits remained.
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6. Nuts
Nuts, and peanuts, hold a number of benefits according to scientific studies. They have been found to protect people from Coronary Heart Disease, lower bad cholest