The benefits of nutrition with knowledge of diseases in treatment are high. For diabetic patients, the importance of nutrition is very great in order to keep blood sugar at normal levels. Because diabetic patients urinate very frequently, water loss in the body increases. Accordingly, blurred vision develops.
Instead of benefiting from a single food, it is beneficial to benefit from all food groups. Sulfur-containing foods are protective against infections, increase insulin production, and accelerate wound healing. These foods also contribute to health with the vitamins and minerals they contain.
In case of sulfur deficiency, infection, delayed wound healing, growth retardation, unhealthy nails, skin infection, and diabetes are observed.
Sulfur-Containing Foods
- Onion
- Garlic
- Leek
- Celery
- Kohlrabi
- Cabbage
- Artichoke
- Cauliflower
- Brussels sprouts
- Radish
- Soy
- Beet
- Legumes
- Olive
- Parsley
- Chicory
- Lettuce
- Walnut
- Hazelnut
- Sunflower seeds
- Dried fruits
- Fish
- Liver
- Cheese
- Peas
- Dried legumes
- Beans
All vitamin and mineral groups need to be taken in a balanced way for our body. Zinc and vitamin B3 deficiency are among the causes of diabetes. Diabetic patients benefiting from a single product does more harm than good. No food should be used continuously; benefit should be obtained by ensuring food variety from different products. All food groups, which are the basic element of nutrition, should be utilized.
More than 90% of cucumber, zucchini, and okra is water. Cucumber, pomegranate, and citrus fruits increase the cells' water retention ability. Foods high in fiber protect the immune system. Hibiscus plant tea balances sugar, builds blood, lowers cholesterol. Green tea lowers sugar and cholesterol. Cinnamon has been tried in type 2 diabetes and has provided benefits. Many products such as ginger, black seed, cinnamon, oats, zahter (thyme relative), lavender, thyme, blackberry lower high sugar. These should be prepared without boiling, utilizing their volatile oil properties. Let them steep with the lid closed during infusion.
Hazanbel is used against dry mouth in diabetic patients. Ginger and clove are used for morning fatigue. Beet, artichoke, nettle, milk thistle ensure the regular functioning of the liver. Milk thistle seeds should be used by boiling; they are not toxic, but the boiling process is necessary for its active ingredient to pass into the water.
