Diabetes killed 1.5 million people in 2012 and 2.2 million were killed by high blood glucose, at it is estimated that now the combined deaths are around 4 million making it second only to smoking which kills 6 million people.
Diabetes occurs due to increased intake of sugar and poor diet plan and can be reduced with the help of better diet plan. The top 5 super food items for patients of diabetes are:
1) Tomatoes: Because they are low on GI ranking which measures the sugar level in blood. Tomatoes are also good for reducing blood pressure.
2) Broccoli: Being rich in antioxidants, especially sulforaphane helps in reducing sugar in blood.
3) Blue Berries: As it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber it helps in reducing diabetes because it triggers the release of adiponectin which regulates blood glucose level.
4) Fish: Fish contains fat that reduces inflammation, which if not treated worsens diabetes.
5) Olive Oil: its consumption may reduce the chances of type 2 diabetes by around 50%.
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