Can pumpkin juice treat diabetes?

Many people wonder if pumpkin juice treats diabetes or not? According to many recent research results, pumpkin juice not only has high nutritional value but is also a good remedy for diabetes.

Pumpkin or pumpkin is a fruit that contains many nutrients and has a natural sweetness. However, many people wonder, can pumpkin juice treat  diabetes ? Through this article, SignsSymptomsList will help you get more useful information about pumpkins.

Nutritional value of pumpkin

Pumpkin, also known as pumpkin, is known as the "champion" for iron content, rich in mineral salts as well as organic acids. Currently, there are about 25 different types of pumpkin in the world. In particular, some types of pumpkin are popular in Vietnam such as gourd pumpkin, round pumpkin and secret pumpkin, ...

Many studies have shown that pumpkin contains many vitamins A, B, C, E, D, PP, ... good for the skin and brain, digestive system. In particular, pumpkin also contains a lot of fiber, natural sugar, low calorie content. Nutritionists also pointed out that the use of pumpkin juice also works well when combined with drugs to treat  high blood pressure , obesity, diabetes,...

Not only the above effects, pumpkin juice also helps reduce high blood pressure. Along with that, pumpkin is also good for the kidneys, with mild cases of kidney stones, patients can be cured without treatment if they drink a glass of pumpkin juice daily. Regular use of pumpkin juice also helps to eliminate toxins, keeping the kidneys healthy. In particular, pumpkin also helps to purify the liver, helps the arteries to circulate, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke and supporting digestion, preventing constipation, ...

Pumpkin with rich nutrients is very good for health

Can pumpkin juice treat diabetes?

Can pumpkin juice treat diabetes? If you take this question to a nutritionist, the answer is definitely possible. Pumpkin, if used in the right way, in the right amount can help treat diabetes to a certain extent.

Many people believe that pumpkin contains a lot of sugar and starch - which are "refining" substances for people with diabetes. However, according to many research results, pumpkin is not only rich in nutrients but also a good remedy for diabetes. 

Here are some reasons why pumpkin and pumpkin juice are completely "harmless" for diabetics:

The first thing to mention is  the glycemic index of foods (GI index). This index is used to measure the amount of sugar contained in each food that causes your blood sugar level. Some foods with a high GI, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, etc., are foods that diabetics need to limit their intake of. Although pumpkin contains a lot of starch, but the glycemic index of pumpkin is very low, in each glass of pumpkin juice will provide many vitamins and minerals , but it is quite low in energy, so it is preferred in the menu. of people with diabetes.

In particular, according to research, pumpkin helps to restore the pancreas. The pancreas is the main organ that produces insulin, and if the insulin production is disrupted, the risk of diabetes is high. Scientists have proven that, drinking pumpkin juice will have the effect of restoring cells in the pancreas, helping to  increase insulin levels, supporting the treatment of diabetes.

Along with that, when you eat or drink pumpkin juice, it will help lower blood sugar, thus helping to prevent diabetes. Many studies also show that pumpkin also works to prevent the possibility of chronic development of people with diabetes. With all the above reasons, pumpkin juice is really a useful folk "remedy" for diabetics.

Can drinking pumpkin juice treat diabetes still many people

How to make pumpkin juice

Ingredients: usually about 300 grams of pumpkin, juicer or blender, ice cubes should be used each time

• Step 1: Peel the pumpkin and wash it, soak it in dilute salt water for 10 minutes
• Step 2: Cut the pumpkin into small pieces that are easy to put in a juicer or blender.
• Step 3: Use a juicer to slowly let the pumpkin out of the water, if using a blender, you must add a little water and grind it evenly, then filter the residue to be able to drink.

Nutrition experts recommend, drink pumpkin juice every morning, within 30 days. Ideally, you should squeeze the pumpkin juice and drink it all during the day, not overnight. Even if drinking during the day, pumpkin juice should also be stored in the refrigerator. 

Side effects to know when using pumpkin juice

Nutritionists also recommend that, although the health benefits of pumpkin are great, pumpkin juice treats diabetes to a certain extent. But this juice also brings some rare side effects. Some people when eating pumpkin may be allergic to some manifestations such as itching,  hives , cough, ... Along with that, pumpkin has a diuretic effect. Therefore, if you drink too much pumpkin juice, it can cause the body to lose water and salt. 

In particular, when using pumpkin with some drugs such as lithium, it will reduce the process of drug elimination from the body, leading to many dangerous side effects. Along with that, in pumpkin also has substances that have the effect of lowering blood pressure. Therefore, people with low blood pressure, low blood sugar need to avoid drinking pumpkin juice too much or often so as not to lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. 

For people with digestive disorders , the high fiber content in pumpkin can easily cause constipation or bloating, indigestion, so it is necessary to limit eating pumpkin. As for children, they should not eat and drink a lot of pumpkin juice because it can cause an excess of carotene.

Pumpkin juice needs to be stored properly before use

Notes to use pumpkin safely and effectively

Some notes when using pumpkin juice to treat diabetes for you are:

• When buying pumpkin, you should pay attention to choose ripe pumpkin, not too young or too old. Because the pumpkin is too young, the fiber content decreases, and if the pumpkin is old, the nutrient content is low. Therefore, you should choose a medium-ripe pumpkin to have the highest amount of nutrients. Should choose to buy at a reputable place, make sure the pumpkin is clean, without preservatives, stimulants or growth.
• You also note, do not eat pumpkin with sugar because in each glass of pumpkin juice contains sugar and natural sweetness. Therefore, it is best for diabetics not to add sugar when using pumpkin juice, to avoid high blood sugar.
• Pumpkin is just a supporting food that improves diabetes, contributes to avoiding more severe disease or causing dangerous complications. However, pumpkin juice is not effective in treating diabetes. So, besides using pumpkin juice scientifically, you still need to follow the doctor's treatment and combine it with a healthy lifestyle.

So, the article has helped you answer the question of whether pumpkin juice can treat diabetes  or not? For people with diabetes, pumpkin is really good food. Pumpkin helps lower blood sugar, so it can help prevent diabetes. Moreover, pumpkin also helps to prevent the development of chronic disease in people who already have diabetes.