In recent years, diabetes has become a common chronic disease worldwide. According to statistics, more than 400 million people worldwide have diabetes, and this number is growing. Diabetes poses a serious threat to human health, so how to control blood sugar has become the focus of attention of diabetic patients and potential patients. Some people claim that eating garlic can lower blood sugar, but doctors say that if you want to stabilize blood sugar, it is recommended to touch these 2 "hair products" less.
As a common condiment and medicinal herb, garlic is widely used in various fields. It has a spicy taste and a distinctive smell that is believed to have hypoglycemic properties. However, doctors warn people that eating garlic does not directly lower blood sugar levels. Although garlic contains some ingredients that have a certain effect on blood sugar, its effect is not obvious and cannot replace regular medicines**.
First of all, sulfide, the active ingredient in garlic, is believed to have a hypoglycemic effect. Sulfide can promote the secretion of insulin and increase the uptake of glucose by cells, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. However, this effect is relatively weak and cannot achieve a significant hypoglycemic effect. In addition, the sulfide in garlic also has a certain irritation, which is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort and has a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, for people with sensitive gastrointestinal tract, eating garlic may cause discomfort.
Secondly, some components in garlic may interact with some medications, affecting the efficacy of the drugs. For example, certain components in garlic may affect the absorption and metabolism of hypoglycemic drugs, reducing the effectiveness of the drugs. In addition, garlic may interact with anticoagulant medications, increasing the risk of bleeding. Therefore, for diabetics who are taking medications**, eating garlic may adversely affect **.
In addition to garlic, there is another "hair matter" that is also believed to have a certain effect on blood sugar, and that is onion. Onions are rich in sulfides and polyphenols, which are believed to have hypoglycemic effects. However, like garlic, onions' hypoglycemic effects are relatively weak and cannot replace regular medications**. In addition, onions also have a certain irritation, which is easy to cause gastrointestinal discomfort and has a certain stimulating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
In summary, although garlic and onion are thought to have some hypoglycemic effects, their effects are not obvious and cannot replace regular medications**. For people with diabetes, controlling their diet, exercising properly and taking their medications regularly are the keys to controlling blood sugar. In addition, diabetic patients should also monitor their blood sugar levels regularly and adjust their regimen in a timely manner. Only under the guidance of a doctor can you choose a suitable hypoglycemic method to keep your blood sugar stable.
In conclusion, the claim that eating garlic lowers blood sugar is not accurate. Although some components in garlic have a certain effect on blood sugar, their effect is not obvious and cannot replace regular medications**. For people with diabetes, controlling their diet, exercising properly and taking their medications regularly are the keys to controlling blood sugar. Only under the guidance of a doctor can you choose a suitable hypoglycemic method to keep your blood sugar stable.