A research team has conducted a study and confirmed that eating unripe jackfruit helps you to lower your blood sugar level effectively. They also observed that the patients who consumed it regularly were even able to reverse their situation to the pre-diabetes condition. Patients who consumed 20g to 30g of freeze dried unripe jackfruit were able to lower their consumption of wheat and rice in their daily diet. It also helped them to overcome weight gain issues.

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A study found eating food items which are rich in Omega-3s can help you compensate harmful effects of consuming sugar. Omega-3 fatty acid which is also known as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) apparently reverses the harmful changes produced by fructose from sugar and sugary foods. This fatty acid does not just push one or two genes but the entire gene pattern is reversed back to normal.

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When your body is unable to transport sugar from the blood into cells, it leads to high blood sugars. The easiest ways to ensure effectiveness of this process is to exercise regularly, control your carb intake, increase fiber intake, stay hydrated, eat smaller portions, consume foods with low GI, manage stress, get quality sleep, eat foods rich in chromium and magnesium, try ACV, eat fenugreek seeds, and monitor your blood sugar levels regularly.

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Stevia is a natural sweetener which provides almost double the amount of sweetness when compared to regular sugar. It has zero calories and no carb making suitable for weight loss. However, it gives a bitter aftertaste and might make some hot beverages taste bad. No doubt it is good for diabetics and weight loss, but it would be best to refer to its acceptable daily intake (ADI) by prescribed bodies. 3mg of stevia leaves per kilogram of body weight is normally recommended.

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With respect to World Health Day on April 7th, there has been an outrage of spreading awareness about Diabetes, innovating and developing treatments as the theme of WHO for this year is Beating Diabetes. According to WHO diabetes kills more than 2 lakhs Indians every year. It is said that Indians have more fat in their pancreas and liver which affects metabolism. It is seen that diabetes is now affecting people even in their young age. With high alert and concern, the researchers of India will try to come up with a modified set of treatment protocols for treating millions of Indians, silently becoming diabetics.

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Overweight and obesity are leading causes of Diabetes, and both of them include too much snacking. Here are some healthy snacks which fit your weight loss diet. Mixed Nuts, Red Pepper, Yoghurt and Mixed Berries, Apple slices with Peanut Butter, Cottage cheese with Flaxseeds and Cinnamon, Celery sticks with Cream Cheese, Kale Chips, Almonds, Cucumber slices with Hummus, Cherry tomatoes and Mozzarella, Chia seeds Pudding, Whey protein shake, Canned Salmon, Edamame, Dried Unsweetened Coconut, Olives, Spicy Avocado and Sun-dried tomatoes. Leftovers from last night can also help you to a good extent.

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Are you giving up on rice because it does not go with weight loss plan or for curing diabetes and cholesterol? You’re wrong! There are various types of rice available in the market for you to enjoy the dishes and not worry about health. Brown rice is probably the healthiest alternative. Compared to white rice, it has low GI and its bran contains oil which is highly unsaturated. Thus, Brown Rice helps you to maintain your blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol levels.

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It may come as a surprise to you but few food items that we consume regularly considering healthy are avoided by the nutritionists like Canned soup, smoothies, popcorn and a can of Cola. According to the Daily mail, Canned soup contains plenty of salts. The popcorns are now popular in butter and chocolate form instead of being available in plain whole grain form. A small can of Cola gives you seven teaspoons of sugar. Their regular consumption leads to substantial weight gain and increased risk of Type II diabetes and heart diseases. They can also cause decaying of your tooth.

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A Study suggests, cooking food using sunflower oil can reduce the risk of diabetes and heart diseases in people. Sunflower oil has a greater content of linoleic acid which is usually found in oils from nuts and seeds such as poppy seeds, corns, walnut, sesame and sunflower. People with higher linoleic acid in blood have less body fat which lowers the risk of Type II Diabetes and heart diseases. There was found to be a significant decrease in inflammation in case of people who had more linoleic acid content in their blood.

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A new study has found that Allium cepa, which is extracted from onion helps to reduce the blood sugar and cholesterol. In the research conducted on rats,this onion extract was found to cause an increase in weight among nondiabetic ones but not diabetic ones. Though it is said that onion is not high in calories, it greatly stimulates the metabolism and appetite which ultimately increases feeding. Allium cepa is prepared from onion bulb which we get in local markets. It would be purified for quantifying only the active ingredients for adequate dosing to humans.

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A manufacturing facility developing World's first non-invasive, saliva-based diabetes monitoring test was set up on 22nd Feb '16 near Hyderabad by DiabetOmics. This innovation would change the approach to monitoring and detection of diabetes globally and also stimulate the development of middle and low-income countries by reducing their economic burden. As compared to blood sugar tests, this innovation would bring in low-cost and affordable tests for monitoring diabetes. The company will also develop point-of-care tests for rapid measuring of Type I diabetes and also to detect diabetic kidney and eye complications at an early stage.

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Barley increases gut hormones which regulate metabolism and control appetite of a person. A new study found that consuming a special mixture of dietary fibres which are present in barley reduce the appetite and blood sugar levels. It was also observed that barley shows a significant improvement in reducing the risk for cardiovascular diseases. The effects of barley are seen when the special mixture of dietary fibres present in barley kernel reaches the gut, increases good bacteria and releases important hormones. They have suggested to consume barley in meals, for example in salads, soups, stews, or as an alternative to potatoes and rice.

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Sprinkle lemon zest on your food to control diabetes Lemon peel is loaded with anti-diabetic properties that aid to manage blood sugar levels. They contain polyphenols that improve resistance to insulin. It suppresses the abdominal fat. It lowers the glucose breakdown in the liver and suppresses metabolism of glucose. Add the zest to sprinkle over salads, curries, dals and even marinate chicken and fish. So the next time you purchase lemons, don’t waste the peels.

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Low levels of estrogen cause problems in menopausal women. Eating foods rich in phytoestrogens can make it easier like soy being rich in isoflavones, reduces bad cholesterol, carrots decrease the risk of breast cancer, peanuts reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, flaxseeds improve menopausal symptoms, cucumber reduces night sweats and hot flashes, legumes and beans are rich in phytoestrogen and protein, and tofu-rich in isoflavones and proteins.

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Research in the US suggests that largely consuming potatoes and chips may rise the risk of diabetes during pregnancy because starch can spike blood sugar levels. UK experts differ in thought saying that starchy foods provide necessary fiber. Research suggests that consuming low Glycaemic Index (GI) foods that release sugar into the blood more steadily help manage diabetes. More starchy foods and fruits and vegetables should be incorporated to our diets.

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A new study suggests eating potato chips might be linked to higher risk of developing diabetes in pregnant women. Known as gestational diabetes, it can have various health consequences on both the mother and the child which include heart diseases and other types of diabetes. Although potatoes contain important nutrients like Vit C and potassium, it also contains excess starch which is associated with the increase in blood sugar levels.

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Health experts have scrutinised the use of sugary drinks and its adverse effects on human health. Recent medical studies have shown a positive correlation of consumption of sugary drinks with the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and even death. A new study published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation says adults in their middle age who consume sugary drinks like soda and coke constantly show an increase in visceral fat which increases the risk of diabetes and heart diseases.

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Researchers at Newcastle University at UK in their recent study have shown that accumulation of fats in pancreas causes Type 2 diabetes in patients. The effects of type 2 diabetes can be reversed by losing less than a gram of that fat through weight loss. Type 2 diabetes is said to affect approximately 9% of the global population.

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A new study has revealed that eating a handful of walnuts everyday can lead to better diet and improvements in health risk factors among people at high risk of diabetes. The study revealed that the walnut diet was associated with improvements in blood vessel cell wall function and ‘bad’ cholesterol after six months, although it didn’t have any impact on blood pressure or blood glucose levels. In the study, researchers assigned 112 people to either following a diet with dietary counselling designed to curb calorie intake, or one without. Within these two groupings, participants were randomly assigned to the daily inclusion of 56 g of walnuts in their diet or the complete avoidance of walnuts for a period of six months.

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If you are a diabetic then eating out won't be a challenge for you anymore as there are around 120 restaurants in India that serve diabetic or pre-diabetic food. With the increasing awareness towards health food various restaurants in cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi have started providing healthy culinary experience for the health conscious individuals. Now you can enjoy delicious food guilt free as the diabetic friendly dishes are high in nutrients, low in fat and have very little or no added sugar.

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