Lady Finger for Diabetes.

Dear fellow members,
Please try the above treatment if you like. I dont know if it will give the desired result in reduction of sugar. It is for you to try and tell us.

[R.Varadarajan]

Re: Lady Finger for Diabetes.

Dear fellow members,
Please try the above treatment if you like. I dont know if it will give the desired result in reduction of sugar. It is for you to try and tell us.

Dear PSN SIr,
This is the report in a health site, "healthline" on this claim. I reproduce it below:

" Studies on Okra and Diabetes

Not too long ago, a number of email and Facebook posts stated okra could stabilize blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. One had only to soak the vegetable in water overnight and drink the water the next morning. A lot of people were understandably intrigued. Imagine not having to rely on insulin and other medications to normalize blood sugar levels and reduce risk of complications.

Okra has been used in some traditional cultures for generations to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Modern studies have also reported it may provide some benefits for those with diabetes.

In a 2011 study published in ISRN Pharmaceutics, researchers tested okra in rats with diabetes. Researchers soaked sliced okra pods in water and then gave the rats the solution through a gastric feeding tube. A control group did not receive the solution. Results showed that the okra helped reduce the absorption of glucose, which in turn reduced blood sugar levels in the treated rats. The researchers noted that okra is a rich source of dietary fiber and has been traditionally used to manage diabetes.

In a similar study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, researchers again tested okra in diabetic rats. They used powdered okra seed and peel extracts. After up to 28 days of consuming the extracts, the rats showed a significant reduction in blood sugar levels. Their triglyceride levels also returned to normal. Scientists noted that though both extracts were effective, the seed extract produced a greater blood sugar level reduction. Researchers tested high levels of the extracts, as well, to see if they would be safe. They found that a dose up to 2,000 milligrams per kilogram of the rats’ weight did not create any health problems.
Some Safety Concerns

Though these studies look promising, so far, we are limited to research in rodents. Researchers don’t yet know if these benefits will transfer to humans.

Another concern could prove vital. In the first study above, researchers found that when rats ate okra and took metformin, the effects of metformin were almost cancelled out. The okra seemed to interfere with the animals’ absorption of metformin, a medication commonly used to manage blood sugar levels. If you’re taking metformin and you consume too much okra, you could possibly see your blood sugar levels creep up instead of down.

Some people claim that consuming okra water will make diabetes “go away.” Currently, there is no evidence to support that claim. Even if future studies show that okra can help control blood sugar levels, there is no evidence to suggest it would actually cure diabetes. People with diabetes need to continue to watch their diet, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly."
It appears this interferes with some medicines used for sugar control.
So be careful.
May be pre diabetes people may try this before they are suggested medication.
varadarajan

[P.S.NARASIMHAN]

Re: Lady Finger for Diabetes.

Dear PSN SIr,
This is the report in a health site, "healthline" on this claim. I reproduce it below:

" Studies on Okra and Diabetes

Not too long ago, a number of email and Facebook posts stated okra could stabilize blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. One had only to soak the vegetable in water overnight and drink the water the next morning. A lot of people were understandably intrigued. Imagine not having to rely on insulin and other medications to normalize blood sugar levels and reduce risk of complications.

Okra has been used in some traditional cultures for generations to help stabilize blood sugar levels. Modern studies have also reported it may provide some benefits for those with diabetes.

In a 2011 study published in ISRN Pharmaceutics, researchers tested okra in rats with diabetes. Researchers soaked sliced okra pods in water and then gave the rats the solution through a gastric feeding tube. A control group did not receive the solution. Results showed that the okra helped reduce the absorption of glucose, which in turn reduced blood sugar levels in the treated rats. The researchers noted that okra is a rich source of dietary fiber and has been traditionally used to manage diabetes.

In a similar study published in the Journal of Pharmacy & Bioallied Sciences, researchers again tested okra in diabetic rats. They used powdered okra seed and peel extracts. After up to 28 days of consuming the extracts, the rats showed a significant reduction in blood sugar levels. Their triglyceride levels also returned to normal. Scientists noted that though both extracts were effective, the seed extract produced a greater blood sugar level reduction. Researchers tested high levels of the extracts, as well, to see if they would be safe. They found that a dose up to 2,000 milligrams per kilogram of the rats’ weight did not create any health problems.
Some Safety Concerns

Though these studies look promising, so far, we are limited to research in rodents. Researchers don’t yet know if these benefits will transfer to humans.

Another concern could prove vital. In the first study above, researchers found that when rats ate okra and took metformin, the effects of metformin were almost cancelled out. The okra seemed to interfere with the animals’ absorption of metformin, a medication commonly used to manage blood sugar levels. If you’re taking metformin and you consume too much okra, you could possibly see your blood sugar levels creep up instead of down.

Some people claim that consuming okra water will make diabetes “go away.” Currently, there is no evidence to support that claim. Even if future studies show that okra can help control blood sugar levels, there is no evidence to suggest it would actually cure diabetes. People with diabetes need to continue to watch their diet, maintain a healthy weight, and exercise regularly."
It appears this interferes with some medicines used for sugar control.
So be careful.
May be pre diabetes people may try this before they are suggested medication.
varadarajan

My dear Sri.Varadarajan,
To the above article I posted one person replied in the FB that he had tried that treatment but of no use and no effect.Therefore I was not sure to tell the readers because of this...PSN