Diabetes. Is ladies finger helping diabetes?

[Anuradhabsr]

Is ladies finger helping diabetes?

[ramana42 Volunteer]

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[sandybrown]

On the top right Search Healthunlocked, I typed in ladies finger, there are fifteen pages!!!

Would it be possible for you to point me to the correct pages?

[Praveen55 Moderator]

Anuradhabsr

One should not depend on ladies fingers for the control of diabetes. It is good to include this as a part of healthy diet as it has lot of dietary fibre which is good for health.

Some people do claim that it reduces blood sugar levels. However, there is no consensus on this. Personally for me, it did not make any measurable change in blood sugar. Same goes for bitter gourd. Best approach is - monitor your blood sugar to see if it affects your BS before making any change in medications.

Cutting down dietary carbohydrate including sugar is much more effective in limiting the rise in blood sugar. Try to avoid/limit GPS in your diet.

G: Grains, P: Potatoes, and S: Sugar

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Has your doctor suggested that you use lady fingers in your diet? Please consult your doctor before you change your diet/exercise routine/plan.

[krishnanunni]

I have tried it is ineffective.

Advice not to fall in such option.

Long time diabetic condition affects body on long run with multiple problems.

[barani19 Administrator]

Please cut down Carbs and include more healthy fats and increase your physical activities. Ladies finger or cinnamon or beetel leaves can be part of your diet. In my case, none of the above had a great impact on my BS

[rnpath]

it is healthy to eat but nothing to do for diabetes

[srinikesi]

to some extent yes .. ladies fingers are full of mucus which helps in glucose intake delay