Diabetes Information and Treatment Guide

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant product that has been used for a variety of medicinal and other purposes, and may be used in the diabetes treatment.

Fenugreek is a member of the Leguminosae, or Fabaceae, family and grows well in India, Egypt and other parts of the Middle East. The part used medicinally is the seeds.

Fenugreek contains a substance that helps to control blood sugar levels and increased insulin production. Clinical trials showed that while fenugreek can help to reduce blood sugar levels, it instantly produces insulin in people with type 2 diabetes.  One human study found that it can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels in people with moderate atherosclerosis and non-insulin-dependent (type 2) diabetes.

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