Ginger may lower blood sugar, insulin resistance, cholesterol, inflammation in type 2 diabetics

Ginger is one of several spices with antidiabetic properties.

Fresh ginger

Fresh ginger.

Studies on type 2 diabetics have shown that ginger powder can reduce blood sugar, HbA1c, insulin resistance, cholesterol, blood fats, and inflammation.74-77

The doses used were typically 1½ to 3 grams of ginger powder per day. This is equivalent to about 8 to 15 grams of fresh ginger.

Ginger can be a tasty addition to food. It can also be consumed as a supplement, typically in capsules.

Whether ginger tea would be helpful is uncertain; I haven’t seen any studies on that.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent any disease and is not advice of any kind. Always see a medical doctor if you have a health problem.