Pre-diabetes is a condition characterized by impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose and it can lead to diabetes. Researchers in Mexico have found that magnesium chloride supplements may lower blood sugar levels and insulin resistance in pre-diabetic people. The...
While previous studies have suggested that vinegar may help control blood sugar, there previously had been no long-term studies to verify that. Now, a recent study has found that ingesting apple cider vinegar at mealtime may reduce fasting glucose levels...
Individuals with blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetics are classified as pre-diabetic. A recent study suggests that taking an herbal blend containing sesame seed lignan extracts may lower blood...
Diabetics often have high blood pressure because diabetes damages the arteries and makes them more susceptible to hardening (also known as atherosclerosis). A recent study – the first of its kind - suggests that taking supplements of cinnamon may help...
An ayurvedic herb (herbs used in traditional Indian medicine) called salacia reticulata root bark extract has been found to help prevent pre-diabetes from becoming diabetes by lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and fasting blood sugar levels. Participants in the study included...
Pre-diabetic people who are also overweight or even obese are three times more likely to develop type-2 diabetes than pre-diabetic individuals of a normal weight. A recent study has found that consuming flaxseed daily may reduce the risk of developing...
Dietary changes, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising are some of the best ways to manage diabetes, however there are other things that may help as well. A recent study suggests that drinking infusions of yerba mate may help type-2...
