There are couple of foods which we can eat and include in our daily diet to help our body in better handling of diabetes.

Below is the list of most well known and easily available items:

CINNAMON

Cinnamon can lower blood glucose or blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity.

NUTS

Being low in digestible carbs , nuts helps in reducing blood sugar levels.

LEAFY GREENS

Leafy greens are nutritious and low in simple carbohydrates. They are rich in Antioxidants which protects the cataracts. Being rich in Vitamin C, it helps in reducing inflammation and controls blood sugar levels.

FISH

Rich in DHA and EPA (omega-3), helps in controlling blood sugar levels. Getting more of these fats is very important for diabetics. Helps in decreasing risk of heart disease and stroke.

TURMERIC

Turmeric has an active ingredient named Curcumin, which lowers blood sugar levels.

FLAX SEEDS

Flax Seeds are good source of fiber thus helps in reducing high sugar levels. They are also good source of Omega 3, which lowers bad cholesterol.

BROCCOLI

Broccoli strengthens immune system and helps to maintain a healthy heart. It also protects eyes against macular degeneration and cataracts.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

Low in calories, it improves insulin sensitivity and significantly lowers blood sugar after meals.