When you get diabetes, it means that either there is no insulin produced in your body (type 1 diabetes) or there is not enough insulin or the hormone is not used well (type 2 diabetes). Most people don’t even know they have it until they start to suspect it based on symptoms they may be having.

Herbs and spices can help diabetics keep blood sugar levels on the normal level, particularly if a healthy body weight is maintained. Here are the best spices and herbs you can add to your diet plan.

Spices and Herbs to Kill Diabetes

Cinnamon

Powdered cinnamon has the ability to lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin activity. It contains bioactive components that can help prevent and fight diabetes. Mix one-half to one teaspoon of cinnamon in a cup of warm water. Drink it daily.

Chamomile

This herb does not just lower blood sugar levels, but it also prevents complications due to the disease. Chamomile does so by removing excess sugar in the blood and transferring it into the liver instead.

Fenugreek

Fenugreek is an herb that can also be used to control diabetes, improve glucose tolerance and lower blood sugar levels due to its hypoglycaemic activity. It also stimulates the secretion of glucose-dependent insulin.

Basil

This super herb was found to successfully control and bring down post-meal and fasting blood glucose levels according to a small study conducted lately. The result indicated an impressive low of 7.3% in post-meal glucose and 17.6% in fasting blood glucose levels.

Cloves

Cloves are rich in antioxidants anthocyanins and quercetin. Researchers of the study suggested that consuming 1 to 3 grams of cloves per day is beneficial for type-2 diabetics to better manage their glucose and total cholesterol levels.

Bilberry

The European variant of blueberries is a significant treatment ingredient which aids to control the development of type 2 diabetes via its wholesome antioxidants called anthocyanins.

Turmeric

This spice provides some serious kick when it comes to taste as well as heath. A study in the journal Diabetes Care found that prediabetics who took a placebo instead of curcumin capsules developed type 2 diabetes.

 Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)

It is full of different antioxidants that fight against diabetes and it is important to include it in your meals.

 Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)

It can ward off inflammation and carnisol which is the active phytochemical. It can help people who have metabolic syndrome.

 Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage is amazing for destroying germs and if you drink it as tea it has soothing properties. It contains different antioxidants that can fight diabetes.

 Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana)

This is amazing discovery for people who enjoy sweets. It is safe for people who have diabetes, because it can help for regulation of insulin levels and postprandial blood sugar level.

 Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)

It is another amazing herb which has a hypoglycemic effect, reduce overeating and insulin resistance as well.