January 20, 2018 - All About Diabetes

Can you eat pineapple if you have diabetes?

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If you have diabetes, you can eat pineapple as long as you do so in moderation. You should also balance your pineapple consumption with other foods. If you‘re introducing pineapple into your diet for the first time since your diagnosis, you should watch for any changes to your blood sugar levels. Pineapple and Diabetes If you have diabetes, you know how important it is to track the food you eat. Although maintaining your blood sugar levels is important, you must also consider your carbohydrate intake. Fruits such as pineapple can…

Can Fenugreek Lower My Blood Sugar?

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Can Fenugreek Lower My Blood Sugar? In one study, researchers in India found that adding 100 grams of defatted fenugreek seed powder to the daily diet of patients with insulin-dependent (type 1) diabetes significantly reduced their fasting blood glucose levels, improved glucose tolerance and also lowered total cholesterol, LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol and triglycerides. What is fenugreek? Fenugreek is a plant that grows in parts of Europe and western Asia. The leaves are edible, but the small brown seeds are famous for their use in medicine. The first recorded use…

Aloe Vera and Diabetes

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Aloe Vera May Improve Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes Aloe Vera and Diabetes. Supplementation with aloe vera may help improve HbA1c levels (a measure of glucose control over the previous 2–3 months) in people with Type 2 diabetes and reduce fasting plasma glucose levels in those with prediabetes, according to a new study from Thailand. Approximately 29 million people in the United States are living with Type 2 diabetes, and another 86 million have prediabetes. Aloe vera is a type of succulent plant that has been used…

Can You Eat Coconut Oil If You Have Diabetes?

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Coconut oil and diabetes Can You Eat Coconut Oil If You Have Diabetes? If you’re living with diabetes, you’ve likely been through the diet overhaul. Out with the rippled chips, white bread, and full-fat cheese. In with the whole-wheat toast, tofu, and celery sticks. Now you may want to replace the fats you use in your cooking. You may have heard coconut oil may be a good substitute, but you may not be sure how it would affect your diabetes. Is it better or worse? Here’s what you need to…