Lemon serving as superfood for diabetes control

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  1. The American Diabetes Association recommends citrus fruits like lemons as superfoods for diabetics .
  2. Some research also points to the use of vitamin C alongside medicines like metformin to help treat type 2 diabetes.
  3. In one study, researchers found that test subjects who took oral vitamin C along with metformin for a period of 12 weeks saw a drop in levels of fasting and post-meal blood glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin .
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Kindly link the study here so we can also go through it

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I read it here … you can go through

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Thanks for sharing

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When Life gives you lemons, treat your diabetes :rofl::heart:

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Informative…

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Just read the research article. Insightful.

As Lemon contains fibres, potassium, low calories - so definitely it can be beneficial in multiple aspects.

Here is the ways to use the lemon in daily life according to the research article:-

•Go for the simplest lemon juice or warm lemon water.
•By using it as Low-calorie dressing for salads
•By roasted vegetables in lemon juice for some tang.
•By Making up some preserved lemons and add them to tagines or other exotic recipes.

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Lemons are a safe choice for people with diabetes, as they have a low glycemic index.

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I was aware of vitamin C and its deficiency causing scurvy.
Probably its antioxidant nature might be responsible for diabetes control.

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Lol

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I didn’t really know that thanks for sharing

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Didn’t expected the humour

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Hibiscus does that too

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Lemon is a superfood for diabetes control, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It helps regulate blood sugar, improves digestion, and has a low glycemic index—supporting better metabolic health naturally.