blood glucose levels Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/blood-glucose-levels/ Your hub for fresh-picked health and wellness info Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:31:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHA_Gradient_Bowl-150x150.jpg blood glucose levels Archives - Amazing Health Advances https://amazinghealthadvances.net/tag/blood-glucose-levels/ 32 32 ATTENTION Diabetics: These 3 Popular Spices Can Help Manage Your Blood Sugar https://amazinghealthadvances.net/attention-diabetics-these-3-popular-spices-can-help-manage-your-blood-sugar-7606/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=attention-diabetics-these-3-popular-spices-can-help-manage-your-blood-sugar-7606 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/attention-diabetics-these-3-popular-spices-can-help-manage-your-blood-sugar-7606/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 07:00:09 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=13015 Michelle Marks via NaturalHealth365 – Did you know that there are organic spices for diabetics that can help manage your blood sugar better?  It is easy to add to any recipe and gives plenty of nutrients and specific health benefits.  Many studies suggest that merely half a teaspoon of cinnamon a day can significantly reduce excess blood sugar levels. But before you run to the health food store to buy cinnamon, don’t forget to add fenugreek, coriander, and clove seeds.  These spices give you that extra kick of flavor while, at the same time, helping to stabilize your energy level. Multiple Studies Confirm Fenugreek’s Ability to Regulate Blood Sugar Levels Fenugreek seeds contain many natural compounds, but research has identified that the phytonutrient galactomannan and amino acid 4 – hydroxyisoleucine are responsible for its glucose-lowering effect.  Many lab studies have confirmed the beneficial effects of fenugreek in lowering blood sugar in type-2 diabetics. In a study on human subjects with mild type-2 diabetes, consumption of fenugreek extract for two months decreased the blood sugar levels and was less insulin resistant than the placebo group.  In another study, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 50 grams of fenugreek seed powder consumed twice daily decreased the fasting blood sugar level, improved glucose tolerance, and reduced the urinary glucose output by 54% in type-1 diabetics. In addition to this – it also decreased the total cholesterol, signs indicating its usefulness in managing diabetes and treating its complications.  There is no recommended amount of fenugreek, however, clinical studies have used 5 grams of seeds or a gram of the powder per day. Spices for Diabetics Can Improve Insulin Sensitivity and Digestion Although coriander and cilantro belong to the same family, coriander leaves and seeds offer more significant benefits than cilantro.  Coriander seeds contain two volatile oils – linalool and geranyl acetate – potent antioxidants that work at a cellular level.  Lab studies have shown that coriander seed extracts decreased plasma glucose, improved insulin sensitivity, and improved serum lipid levels in animal models. Another study showed that 200 mg/kg of coriander seed extracts significantly increased the activity of insulin-secreting beta cells compared to the diabetic control animals.  In a human study reported in Digestive Diseases and Sciences, researchers observed that coriander (seed) powder decreased the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, a chronic digestive complaint.  Study participants reported a greater absence of bloating, pain, and constipation compared to the placebo group. Lower Blood Glucose and Cholesterol Levels with Cloves Cloves are rich in antioxidants anthocyanins and quercetin plus high in an active component called eugenol and is also an excellent source of manganese, a good source of omega-3 fats, vitamins C, K, fiber and minerals calcium, magnesium. In addition, this spice is a natural antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic. In one study, 30 type-2 diabetics were given capsules containing 0, 1, 2, or 3 grams of cloves each day – for a month – to observe the serum glucose levels.  Study authors found that serum glucose dropped from 225 to 150 mg/dl, significantly dropping triglyceride, total cholesterol, and LDL levels.  Therefore, researchers suggested that consuming 1 to 3 grams of cloves per day is beneficial for people with type-2 diabetes to better manage their glucose and total cholesterol levels. It is always best not to focus on one spice alone; adding a variety of spices to season your food doubles its medicinal value.  Naturally, for best results, always work with an experienced healthcare provider or health coach about the best nutritional advice for you – especially if you have diabetes. Sources for the article include: NIH.gov NIH.gov NIH.gov Faseb.onlinelibrary.wiley.com To read the original article click here.

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]]> https://amazinghealthadvances.net/attention-diabetics-these-3-popular-spices-can-help-manage-your-blood-sugar-7606/feed/ 0 New Device Can Measure Glucose in Sweat with the Touch of a Fingertip https://amazinghealthadvances.net/new-device-can-measure-glucose-in-sweat-with-the-touch-of-a-fingertip-7301/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-device-can-measure-glucose-in-sweat-with-the-touch-of-a-fingertip-7301 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/new-device-can-measure-glucose-in-sweat-with-the-touch-of-a-fingertip-7301/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:20 +0000 https://amazinghealthadvances.net/?p=11459 American Chemical Society via News-Medical – Many people with diabetes endure multiple, painful finger pricks each day to measure their blood glucose. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Sensors have developed a device that can measure glucose in sweat with the touch of a fingertip, and then a personalized algorithm provides an accurate estimate of blood glucose levels. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than 34 million children and adults in the U.S. have diabetes. Although self-monitoring of blood glucose is a critical part of diabetes management, the pain and inconvenience caused by finger-stick blood sampling can keep people from testing as often as they should. Scientists have developed ways to measure glucose in sweat, but because levels of the sugar are much lower than in blood, they can vary with a person’s sweat rate and skin properties. As a result, the glucose level in sweat usually doesn’t accurately reflect the value in blood. To obtain a more reliable estimate of blood sugar from sweat, Joseph Wang and colleagues wanted to devise a system that could collect sweat from a fingertip, measure glucose and then correct for individual variability. The researchers made a touch-based sweat glucose sensor with a polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel on top of an electrochemical sensor, which was screen-printed onto a flexible plastic strip. When a volunteer placed their fingertip on the sensor surface for 1 minute, the hydrogel absorbed tiny amounts of sweat. Inside the sensor, glucose in the sweat underwent an enzymatic reaction that resulted in a small electrical current that was detected by a hand-held device. The researchers also measured the volunteers’ blood sugar with a standard finger-prick test, and they developed a personalized algorithm that could translate each person’s sweat glucose to their blood glucose levels. In tests, the algorithm was more than 95% accurate in predicting blood glucose levels before and after meals. To calibrate the device, a person with diabetes would need a finger prick only once or twice per month. But before the sweat diagnostic can be used to manage diabetes, a large-scale study must be conducted, the researchers say. To read the original article click here.

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