According to a report by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), effective blood sugar control depends not only on treatment but is also closely related to eating habits and consuming the right drinks.
In particular, aloe vera is a plant that contains a lot of soluble fiber, anthraquinone and antioxidants, which can reduce glucose absorption in the small intestine and improve insulin sensitivity.
People with prediabetes who drank 100ml of aloe vera juice every day for 8 weeks had an average reduction of HbA1c index of 6.4%, along with an improvement in fasting and post-meal glycemic index.
Mechanism for stabilizing blood sugar of aloe vera:
Soluble fiber (glucomannan): When entering the intestines, the fiber forms a gel that helps slow down the absorption of carbohydrates, thereby limiting the sudden increase in blood sugar after meals.
Antioxidants such as aloenin and chromone: Helps improve pancreatic beta cell function, where insulin is produced, while reducing oxidative stress, a factor that promotes diabetes complications.
Reduce the glycemic index of foods (GI): When drinking aloe vera juice before meals, it shows that the glycemic index after meals can be reduced by up to 15%, equivalent to the effectiveness of low-dose metformin in the group of mild diseases.
How to use aloe vera juice properly to stabilize blood sugar
Ingredients:
1 fresh aloe vera branch (about 300g)
1 liter of filtered water
A little salt and a few slices of fresh lemon
How to do:
Remove the skin from the green, remove the transparent meat and rinse thoroughly with diluted salt water to remove the itchy mucus.
Thy the pomegranate seeds in the aloe vera meat, soak in salt water for 15 minutes, then rinse many times.
Boil aloe vera with water for 3 minutes, let cool, add a few slices of fresh lemon and let it cool for a day.
Note:
Do not use refined sugar or syrup for blending.
People who are taking hypoglycemic drugs should not take more than 100ml/day to avoid falling off the sugar duong too much.
The World Health Organization (WHO) encourages the use of plant-based drinks without added sugar, especially those rich in soluble fiber such as aloe vera in diabetes management.
One study found that drinking aloe vera for 3 months can reduce triglyceride levels and improve liver function in diabetics, thereby supporting glucose metabolism.
