Diabetes (1)

A survey shows that one in every five Malaysians has diabetes.

Currently, about 3.9 million adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, and this number is expected to continue to grow in the near future.

Diabetes refers to having too much sugar in the bloodstream.

The body has a system to regulate how much glucose is in the bloodstream, commonly referred to as blood sugar.

This system relies on insulin to regulate blood sugar levels, allowing glucose to enter the body’s cells and be converted into energy.

If there is insufficient insulin, blood sugar will accumulate in the bloodstream, leading to diabetes.

Research has found that mulberry leaves can improve insulin resistance, thereby regulating blood sugar.

Mulberry leaf extract (MLE), containing 1-deoxynojirymycin (DNJ), has effects in lowering blood sugar and combating diabetes.

Fenugreek seeds are also helpful for people with diabetes.

They contain fiber and other chemicals that can slow digestion and the body’s absorption of carbohydrates and sugars.

Additionally, cinnamon can mimic the effects of insulin, increasing the rate at which sugar moves from the bloodstream into cells, thus helping to lower blood sugar and prevent diabetes.

References:

Allen, R. W., Schwartzman, E., Baker, W. L., Coleman, C. I., & Phung, O. J. (2013). Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. The Annals of Family Medicine, 11(5), 452-459.

Kassaian, N., Azadbakht, L., Forghani, B., & Amini, M. (2009). Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and lipid profiles in type 2 diabetic patients. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, 79(1), 34-39.

Riche, D. M., Riche, K. D., East, H. E., Barrett, E. K., & May, W. L. (2017). Impact of mulberry leaf extract on type 2 diabetes (Mul-DM): a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study. Complementary therapies in medicine, 32, 105-108.