Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition and a worldwide epidemic. Having the condition means a person’s pancreas doesn’t work properly or can’t produce enough insulin. Poor insulin production causes blood sugar levels to keep rising and left untreated, serious health complications may occur which include a heart attack or stroke. Fortunately, there is an easy way to lower blood sugar levels naturally.
Most whole grains are great sources of fibre. Leading health experts advise having whole-grain cereal for breakfast or oatmeal with three or more grams of fibre per serving.
Adding fruit to your breakfast will ensure a person is getting their daily fibre content for the day.
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Diabetes UK said on their website: “Having diabetes can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
“Evidence shows that increasing your intake of fibre, especially cereal and wholegrain, can help reduce the risk of cardio-metabolic diseases which includes cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and obesity.”
Soluble dietary fibre is the most effective when it comes to helping control blood sugar control.
Diabetes UK added: “Dietary fibre absorbs fluid and increases the bulk of waste matter. Foods higher in soluble fibre have a particular role in reducing blood cholesterol.
Increasing your dietary fibre can also help with managing your weight.
These foods are filling and most are lower in GI (glycemic index) which can help to control your appetite and have less of an effect on blood glucose levels.”
