There are many advertisements offering explanations as to why nutritional supplements benefit people with type 2 diabetes. Shelves of health food stores are stocked with nutritional supplements... so which ones will help you? Which ones will help you to gain lower blood sugar levels?
Before we look at nutritional supplements it is important to realize no supplement, no prescribed medication can do the job on their own. If you are serious about improving your blood sugar level, it's crucial the foundation of your diet be based on:
eating whole foods, not processed foods which contain hidden fats and sugars
reducing or avoiding animal products... then animal fat will also be avoided
being careful about vegetable oils used in cooking or in salad dressings... they still pack on weight like animal fat
focusing on higher-fiber foods, eg. beans, vegetables, fruits and whole grains
Nutritional Supplements
So step one in reducing your blood sugar levels is to lose weight by not eating processed foods, avoiding animal products, limiting the use of vegetable oils and increasing your intake of fiber.
Which nutritional supplements should you take to help lower your blood sugar levels?
Cinnamon: Cinnamon has been known to reduce blood sugar levels by up to 29 per cent. Half a teaspoon of ordinary cinnamon added to your breakfast oatmeal or other foods, not only appears to reduce blood sugars but also works on reducing blood cholesterol levels. Try cinnamon on chicken stew or sprinkle it on your apple pie.
Chromium: Chromium is a trace mineral that helps insulin work better. It helps your body to maintain normal blood sugar levels by using insulin efficiently... for example, chromium appears to make it easier for insulin to bind with certain cells so that sugar can enter tissues rather than build up in your blood. Although chromium is naturally present in foods such as french beans, broccoli, whole grains and nuts, many experts recommend taking nutritional supplements as well.
Magnesium: Magnesium seems to increase insulin sensitivity and may also increase the secretion of insulin from your pancreas. Studies show, that due to the type 2 diabetes condition, magnesium along with other essential minerals are lost through your increased level of urination when blood sugar levels are high. Also many people with type 2 diabetes take diuretics to control their blood pressure.
You may not need a supplement but you will need green vegetables such as spinach which is a good sources of magnesium... the center of the chlorophyll molecule, (which gives green vegetables their color), contains magnesium. Or some beans, peas, nuts and seeds. Foods such as whole grains with their natural fiber intact are also good sources of magnesium, eg. brown rice, oats and barley.
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