Is it beneficial to eat garlic when blood sugar levels are high?
Disease description:
Doctor, I’ve had high blood sugar for quite some time, and recently I’ve been craving garlic particularly strongly. May I ask—Is it beneficial to eat garlic when one has high blood sugar?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Zhao Lianli
Patients with hyperglycemia can consume garlic. Garlic promotes the body’s metabolism and helps lower blood pressure, blood lipid levels, and blood glucose—making it especially beneficial for individuals with diabetes. Additionally, diabetic patients should limit their intake of high-carbohydrate foods in daily meals. Staple foods should primarily consist of whole grains—such as oats and japonica rice—and patients should consume ample vegetables while avoiding fruits with high sugar content.
