In today’s world, diabetes is probably the most common phenomenon people suffer from. According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people globally have diabetes. “The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn’t make enough insulin. Over the past three decades, the incidence of type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically. All income levels Type 1 diabetes, formerly known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin on its own. no insulin,” the WHO report said. This is why experts recommend regular attention to our diet and lifestyle to manage blood sugar levels in the body. A recent study has found that the humble onion can help get the job done.
One of the most common ingredients available in the kitchen, onions are a storehouse of a number of healthful properties. The adequate content of flavonoids (and antioxidants) in onions helps control blood sugar levels in the human body. According to a report, published in the Independent, a study (2015) presented at the 97th annual meeting of the Endocrine Society in San Diego, revealed that onion extract Western medicine can “dramatically reduce” high blood sugar and total cholesterol levels when given together with the diabetes medicine metformin. The study’s lead author, Anthony Ojieh of Delta State University in Abraka, Nigeria, says that onions are accessible and have potential use in the treatment and management of diabetes.
Another study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests that onions may have compounds that help regulate blood sugar spikes.
Now you may be wondering how to include onions in a healthy diabetes diet. We have found the answer to that. According to a study, published in the journal ‘Environmental Health Insights’, onions work best on our bodies when consumed in their raw and fresh form. “Consumption of fresh onions reduces blood sugar levels in type 1 and type 2 diabetics,” the study said.
So we recommend adding onion to your sandwich, soup, salad or having it as a side to your daily dal chawal or roti sabzi meal to maintain an overall wellness. But always remember, moderation is key.
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About Somdatta SahaExplorer- this is what Somdatta likes to call himself. Whether it’s about food, people or places, all she craves is to know the unknown. A simple aglio olio or daal-chawal and a good movie can set her off to a new day.
