Ginger helps to control both your weight and blood sugar levels

Type 2 diabetes, if left uncontrolled, can lead to serious health complications such as cardiovascular disease, kidney damage, Alzheimer’s disease, etc. It is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolises glucose in the blood. But a healthy lifestyle, including making dietary changes, staying physically active and managing stress, is important to help control both your weight and blood glucose levels. The key is to choose healthy foods with anti-diabetic properties and use portion sizes. Ginger, for instance, is one such food low in carbohydrates and calories, hence, adding the spice to your diabetes diet can be beneficial.

Ginger, the thick knotted underground stem (rhizome), is a popular spice that has been used for centuries in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. The fact is that ginger is still one of the most common home remedies for treating various ailments such as nausea, indigestion, cold and flu. But, how does the most common kitchen ingredient benefit people with type 2 diabetes?

Potential health benefits of ginger for type 2 diabetes and weight loss

Studies have shown that ginger may help lower blood sugar levels and regulate insulin response in diabetics. For example, a 2012 study, suggested that ginger may help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes in the long term.

Also, an animal study done in 2014 showed that obese rats fed a mix of cinnamon and ginger experienced a wealth of benefits - such as decreased sugar levels, reduced body fat mass and weight, increased insulin levels, etc.

Research suggests that the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger may also help prevent certain health complications associated with diabetes. Preliminary studies have revealed that ginger can also help lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health, although more research is required. 

How to use ginger in your diabetes diet

Most people can safely include ginger in their daily diet - it can be used fresh, dried and powdered, or as a juice. With its sharp aroma, ginger adds a strong spicy flavour to food and drink. Just ensure that you choose natural, organic ginger root over processed ginger products.

But keep this in mind - ginger shouldn’t be used as a replacement for your regular treatment. It should be added to your diet as part of healthy eating, as well as, to help support your health.

A word of caution: Consult your doctor before self-treating yourself with ginger or any other herbal therapy to find out if it’s safe for you to take alongside your diabetes medication.

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