12 vegetables that can lower blood sugar

　　1. Spinach:

　　Sweet and cold in nature and flavor, quenches thirst and moisturizes dryness, returns to lung and stomach meridians. It has the effects of moistening dryness, clearing away heat, lowering qi and regulating middle energy, and regulating blood. It is suitable for diabetic patients with chest and diaphragm fullness and epigastric and abdominal congestion. Spinach contains a lot of oxalic acid. When cooked with calcium-rich foods, it is easy to form calcium oxalate, which is not conducive to human body absorption and has adverse effects on the gastrointestinal tract. You should be careful when cooking. It is the best vegetable to assist in the treatment of thirsty people with diabetes.

　　2. Onions:

　　It is pungent and warm in nature, sweet, white and tender, and is a favorite vegetable. Onions not only contain substances that stimulate the synthesis and secretion of insulin, which have an auxiliary therapeutic effect on diabetes, but also contain prostaglandin A and thiamine, which can expand blood vessels, regulate blood lipids, and prevent arteriosclerosis. Therefore, it is most suitable for people with diabetes and dyslipidemia.

　　3. Pumpkin:

　　It is sweet, warm and non-toxic, and has the effect of tonic and replenishing qi. Pumpkin contains substances that inhibit Grape The fructose absorbed by sugar can combine with excess cholesterol in the human body, preventing excessive cholesterol and arteriosclerosis. Modern medical research shows that pumpkin also contains adenine, pentosan, mannitol and many other substances that are beneficial to the human body, and can promote insulin secretion. Diabetic patients can cook 100 grams of pumpkin every day, which is effective in improving symptoms.

　　4. Cucumber:

　　It is sweet and cool in nature, sweet and crisp, and has the effect of removing heat and quenching thirst. Modern pharmacological research shows that cucumber contains only 1.6% sugar. It is a commonly used food substitute for diabetic patients and can obtain vitamin C, carotene, cellulose and minerals. The propylene glycol acid contained in cucumber can inhibit the conversion of sugars in the human body into fat. For obese diabetic patients with high blood pressure, it is of great benefit to eat 100 grams of cucumber every day.

　　5. Lentils:

　　It is rich in soluble fiber and has the effect of lowering blood sugar, triglycerides and harmful cholesterol. Cook 30 to 50 grams of lentils once a day, which is effective for people with diabetes and dyslipidemia.

　　6. Huangshan:

　　It is sweet and warm in nature and has the function of nourishing the five internal organs and replenishing essence and blood. Modern pharmacological research shows that the two substances flavonoid A and B contained in Huangshan have the effect of lowering blood sugar.