Energy value | Hypoglycemic effect
A variety of diets, as well as the intake of food products that can slightly adjust the level of blood glucose, are very important for anyone suffering from diabetes. Some plants can be eaten in different dishes, as well as prepared decoctions and tinctures from them that will help control blood sugar. It is also always important to remember that taking various tinctures used by herbal medicine for the treatment of diabetes only help insulin and sugar-lowering drugs, but in no way can replace the intake of such drugs. Taking ginger for diabetes can enhance the effects of drugs and more effectively control glycemia.
Ginger is the generic name for ginger root and the food derived from it. Such a plant grows in South Asia and West Africa, however, thanks to industrial cultivation and processing, ground ginger in the form of spices and unprocessed root of the plant are available at any outlet.
The energy value of ginger
When using ginger, as well as other products, a person with diabetes should take into account the energy value of this product, as well as its nutritional composition. So, for 100 grams of ginger root, there are 80 calories, 18 grams of carbohydrates, of which only 1.7 grams of easily digestible carbohydrates (sugars). Thus, the use of this product in any available form and at the recommended culinary dosages does not lead to a sharp change in the carbohydrate profile of the diabetic’s diet.
The hypoglycemic effect of ginger in diabetes
The positive effect of ginger on blood sugar is confirmed by clinical observations of patients. Therefore, doctors recommend consuming this spice for diabetes.
But still, the application of ginger root in any form and dosage does not replace the use of special antidiabetic drugs and insulin. It is recommended that you carefully monitor glucose levels before using ginger infusions, since its use with high doses of sugar-lowering drugs can increase the risk of hypoglycemia in a diabetic.
The positive effect of ginger on blood sugar is confirmed by clinical observations of patients
Scientists attribute the ability of ginger in diabetes mellitus to lower blood glucose to a high content of the trace element chromium in this product, which promotes the contact of insulin and the corresponding type of cell receptor.
Some doctors recommend that diabetics use an infusion containing the following components:
- Medicinal ginger, root
- Arnica mountain, flowers
- Laurel noble, leaves
The application of ginger does not replace the use of special antidiabetic drugs and insulin
It is necessary to prepare an infusion in the ratio of 1 part of a mixture of phyto-raw materials and 50 parts of pure water. In boiling water, you need to add these components, boil for 15-29 minutes, allow to cool and put in a dark place for another 2-4 hours. You need to take an infusion containing ginger root 4 times a day 1 hour before meals for 2 months. Next, you need to take a break for several months and again resume taking tinctures.
It is also important to remember the ability to use not only the infusion of ginger root, but also take it as a seasoning or spice for food. This will improve and optimize the diet, as well as reduce the intake of antidiabetic drugs and insulin.