According to a naturopath, Dr Gilbert, Ezengige, regular
consumption of these natural plants will help in
stabilising their glucose level. “Medicinal plants possess
the ability to re-generate pancreatic beta cells, promote
insulin release and fight the problem of insulin
resistance,” he added.
Ezengige said bitter kola (garcinia kola) known
as Orogbo in Yoruba and Aki-ilu in Igbo and bitter leaf’s
extract (Vernonia amygdalina) can lower blood sugar
level.
“It contains a bioflavonoid that has a blood sugar
lowering property,” he said.
He said okro (Abelmoschus esculentus) improves insulin
sensitivity, adding that cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is
one of the most important vegetables for diabetics
because “it regenerates the pancreas.”
Also, guava (Psidium guajava) which is rich..... Click here to continue reading http://breakingnewshealthwatchng..in/2014/12/nutrition-is-key-to-diabetes-management.html?m=1