Professional FAQs: How Does Vinegar Diabetics To Reduce Their Sugar Levels?

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Expert opinion from Barbara Cronje

Master’s degree, Public Health Nutrition · 3 years of experience · South Africa

Although some small studies (including animal trials) found that apple cider vinegar could lower blood glucose or HbA1c levels until there is a large randomised control trial confirming the benefits and exploring the potential risks it is hard to know what the true benefits are. Patients living with diabetes should focus on controlling the amount of carbohydrates coming from their food portions in combination with medication and a healthy lifestyle to achieve optimal glycaemic control.

Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe

Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa

Research published in the Journal of Diabetes Research suggests that vinegar helps people with type 2 diabetes use their insulin more effectively, improving post-meal blood sugar levels, because it works to increase insulin sensitivity, vinegar could help prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk individuals.

Expert opinion from Faith Seke

PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

According to a study published in the Journal of Diabetes Research, vinegar helps persons with type 2 diabetes use insulin more efficiently, enhancing post-meal blood sugar levels. Vinegar may help prevent type 2 diabetes in high-risk persons because it increases insulin sensitivity.

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