Is it safe for individuals with high blood sugar to consume black beans soaked in vinegar?
Disease description:
My husband has high blood sugar. I’ve heard from others that soaking black beans in vinegar can lower blood pressure. Is it safe or advisable for someone with high blood sugar to consume black beans soaked in vinegar?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Folklore claims that black beans soaked in vinegar can treat diabetes, and some diabetic patients have indeed tried this method clinically. However, it fails to improve diabetes—and may even elevate blood glucose levels. Diabetic patients are advised not to blindly trust folk remedies, as certain remedies may lower blood glucose in some individuals but can also adversely affect the body.
