A new study has shown that consuming millet could be highly recommended for diabetics. The grain can be consumed dailyReduce blood sugar levels in diabetes mellitusand therefore be an effective preventive measure against diabetes. Based on research from 11 countries, study results show that consuming millet as part of their daily diet reduced blood sugar levels by 12-15% in diabetics. This gives hope that people with prediabetes could significantly improve their health by switching to a diet based on it.
What benefits does millet have for diabetics?
HbA1c (blood glucose bound to hemoglobin) levels fell by an average of 17% in people who were pre-diabetic during the study. In addition, prediabetic sugar levels returned to normal. These results confirm that the consumption of millet is abetter glycemic response in diabeticscauses. The study authors reviewed 80 published research papers, 65 of which were eligible for a meta-analysis involving approximately 1,000 subjects. This makes the current analysis the largest systematic overview on this topic to date. Research shows that millet can keep blood sugar levels under control and thus significantly reduce the risk of diabetes. Sorghum was consumed as a staple grain in many parts of the world until half a century ago. However, investments in some crops such as rice, wheat and corn have pushed nutritious and climate-friendly crops such as millet aside.
So, review of the data showed that millet plays a promising role in the treatment and prevention of type 2 diabetes. The study strengthened the case for reintroducing millet as a staple food. The research team also found that millet has a low average glycemic index (GI) of 52.7. This is 36% lower GI than rice and refined wheat. The healthy grain retains these properties even after various preparation methods such as cooking, steaming and baking.This studyIn addition to diabetes care, it is also intended to encourage people to make their diets healthier, more sustainable for the environment and good for those who produce them.
