Type 2 Diabetes is regarded as a lifestyle disease so changing your lifestyle and in particular your diet is important. Below is a list of foods that have been shown in research to help diabetics. We have also created a food-based multi-nutrient that supports the health of sufferers: https://www.thefoodstatecompany.com/formula-d2-glucose-control
Fruit
Bilberry may lower blood sugar and improve Insulin sensitivity
Guava may (temporarily) lower blood sugar levels in diabetics
Grains
High consumption of Grains may reduce the risk of diabetes. Increased consumption of Brans may reduce all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortality in diabetics. Oat Bran may help to prevent diabetes
The Following Herbs may lower blood sugar levels in Type 2 Diabetics
Aloe Vera, American Ginseng, Ashwagandha, Banana Leaf, Carob, Chilli (due to its Capsaicin content), Cinnamon, Golden Root, Green Tea, Holy Basil, Jiaogulan, Mulberry Leaf (Morus alba and Indica varieties), Neem, Noni, Stevia and Salacia Oblonga
Bay Leaves may help to prevent/alleviate type 2
Cinnamon may lower total serum cholesterol
Ginger may improve Glucose tolerance in diabetes
Ginkgo biloba may reduce oxidative stress and stimulate pancreatic function
Gymnema sylvestre may alleviate the symptoms and help prevent onset of type 2 by supporting the function of the pancreas
Korean Ginseng may correct many of the side effects of type 2, may improve control of blood sugar, may enhance the release of Insulin from the pancreas, may increase the number of Insulin receptors and may increase energy levels in type 2 patients
Milk Thistle may lower elevated blood sugar and glycosylated haemoglobin levels
Ashwagandha may help lower elevated blood sugar and may improve Insulin sensitivity
Legumes: Increased consumption of legumes may help to prevent and assist in the management of Type 2
Mushrooms: Maitake mushrooms may lower elevated blood sugar levels
Nuts: Frequent consumption of nuts may help to prevent type 2
Oils: Fish Oils may lower elevated serum triglycerides levels: https://www.thefoodstatecompany.com/omega-3-fish-oil
Processed Foods: Chocolate (dark chocolate) may help to prevent type 2. Cider Vinegar may lower blood sugar levels. Touchi may lower elevated blood sugar levels by inhibiting the alpha-glucosidase enzyme
Seafood: Frequent consumption of fish may reduce the risk of developing type 2.
Seeds: Fenugreek Seeds may lower elevated blood sugar levels. Flax Seeds may help to prevent type 2 due to the secoisolariciresinol content of flax seeds. Psyllium Seeds may lower blood sugar (glucose) levels
Vegetables: Carrots, sweet potato and Pumpkin may help to prevent Type 2
Bitter Melon may improve glucose tolerance and may lower blood sugar levels
Yeasts: Brewer’s Yeast (9 grams per day) may normalise blood sugar levels, may improve glucose tolerance and may improve insulin sensitivity primarily due to its chromium content