Question 1

Does garlic lower blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Moderate amounts of garlic supplements could offer benefits to diabetes patients, and that raw or cooked garlic or aged garlic extract can help to regulate blood glucose level.

Question 2

Can diabetics eat wheat chapati?

Accepted Answer

Yes, eating whole wheat chapati is a better alternative than white rice. Wheet is low glycemic index, better source of fiber, protein and also keeps one's stomach full for longer.

Question 3

Is Rice better than wheat?

Accepted Answer

Although rice and wheet are both staple foods in India, choice is dependant on individual's need and health status. Rice provides the same amount of iron as wheat but has less phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. It doesn't contain any calcium. Each serving of chapatis provides high calcium, phosphorus, iron and potassium compared to rice. Rice is easier to digest while wheet keeps you full for longer. Rice is rich in folate while wheet has protein. Rice is high glycemic index while wheet is good for diabetics.

Question 4

Does garlic lower blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

Moderate amounts of garlic supplements could offer benefits to diabetes patients, and that raw or cooked garlic or aged garlic extract can help to regulate blood glucose level.

Question 5

Which grain is best for diabetics?

Accepted Answer

Whole wheat flour, Whole oats/oatmeal, Whole grain corn and Brown rice.

Does garlic lower blood sugar?

Does garlic lower blood sugar?

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