Can bitter melon juice lower blood sugar?
Disease description:
My employer arranged a routine health checkup, and it revealed that my blood glucose level is elevated. My family suggested drinking bitter melon juice—can bitter melon juice lower blood glucose?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Nan
Consuming bitter melon juice likely has minimal impact on blood glucose elevation; however, it does not lower blood glucose levels. In fact, there are no foods that can truly reduce blood glucose—only certain foods may result in a less pronounced rise in blood glucose. Therefore, for individuals with diabetes, moderate consumption of bitter melon and increased intake of vegetables are acceptable, as these have little effect on blood glucose levels. Nevertheless, bitter melon must not be used as a substitute for antidiabetic medications.
