Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that can be brought under control if you commit to a healthy lifestyle. That's because the primary threat posed by type 2 diabetes - high blood sugar levels, is kept at bay by healthy living. Diet holds the key to regulating blood sugar levels and certain rules must be followed.<\/p>\n
As the NHS explains, there's nothing you cannot eat if you have type 2 diabetes, but you'll have to limit certain foods.<\/p>\n
The main culprits to cut down on are starchy items, such as bread, pasta, rice, couscous, potatoes, breakfast cereals.<\/p>\n
The reason for this is that starchy foods have a high carbohydrate content.<\/p>\n
Carbohydrate is broken down into glucose relatively quickly and therefore has a more pronounced effect on blood sugar levels than either fat or protein.<\/p>\n
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One particular non-starchy vegetable that has been shown to lower blood sugar levels is broccoli.<\/p>\n
According to a study published in Science Translational Medicine, broccoli contains an ingredient that can help those with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar level.<\/p>\n
A chemical found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and sprouts called sulforaphane is thought to be responsible for the blood sugar-lowering effect.<\/p>\n
To identify the suitable compound, researchers used computer models to identify gene expression changes linked with type 2 diabetes, and then sift through thousands of chemicals that might reverse these changes.<\/p>\n
The study found participants who took the equivalent of around five kilograms (11 pounds) of broccoli daily saw a reduction in their blood sugar levels of about 10 percent.<\/p>\n
According to the study researchers, that reduction is sufficient to reduce complications in the eyes, kidneys and blood.<\/p>\n
The finding is not surprising.<\/p>\n
According to Diabetes.co.uk: \"Vegetables are one of the most powerful defences against complications and a plentiful intake of non-starchy vegetables is highly recommended for all people with diabetes.\"<\/p>\n
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