According to Boldsky, bay leaves are rich in antioxidants that bring many benefits to diabetics such as lowering cholesterol, reducing blood sugar response and preventing complications of diabetes.

Bay leaves bring many benefits to people with diabetes. Graphics: Thanh Ngoc

Increase good cholesterol

Bay leaves have the ability to reduce blood glucose levels, reduce bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels in diabetics.

This is because bay leaves have the presence of anti-diabetic compounds like flavonoids. The effects of bay leaves can last for 10 days. Therefore, in the long run, bay leaves are beneficial to the health of people with diabetes.

Reduce blood sugar response

Glycemic response is the effect of certain foods on blood sugar after consumption. Dishes containing bay leaves are not only delicious but also create a feeling of fullness for diabetics, reducing blood sugar reactions.

In addition, bay leaves also improve digestive health and prevent sugar spikes after meals, helping to control and prevent diabetes.

Insulin release

Free radicals in the body damage pancreatic beta cells, leading to hyperglycemia. The pancreas is responsible for producing insulin which helps manage glucose in the body and when pancreatic beta cells are destroyed, insulin production can be reduced.

Bay leaves are associated with promoting insulin release from damaged beta cells and increasing insulin availability. Besides, the antioxidant properties of bay leaves also help prevent damage to the pancreas caused by free radicals.

Prevent complications of diabetes

Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to complications related to nervous system damage, heart disease, eye damage, and kidney dysfunction. Traditional herbs such as bay leaves have compounds such as triterpenoids, eugenol and linalool that have antioxidant properties, reduce insulin and inflammatory factors, helping to control diabetes well.