Beetroot And Diabetes: Is Beetroot Good For Diabetes?

Diabetes is a lifelong illness that needs proper care and treatment to manage its symptoms. But this doesn’t stop you from leading a normal life. 

You can lead a healthy life by switching to a healthy lifestyle and taking your medications as per the doctor’s advice. 

You can also try natural ways to control your diabetic symptoms. One of these natural options is consuming beetroot. 

But let’s first find out whether beetroot is good for diabetes and managing its symptoms. You’ll also come to know about curing diabetic wounds that may appear due to certain complications. 

Beetroot for diabetes

So is beetroot good for diabetes? YES. 

Beetroot has proven to manage the symptoms of diabetes and help prevent diabetic complications. Thanks to the antioxidants and other nutrients that are packed on this jewel-colored root. 

Various studies have shown that beetroot contains metabolites, antioxidants, and phytochemicals that control blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance. 

The science behind why beetroot is good for diabetes

Beetroot contains antioxidants and nutrients that manage diabetic symptoms effectively. 

• The phytochemicals in beetroots are good to regulate sugar and insulin in the blood. Regular intake of beetroot can help lower your blood sugar and insulin levels. 
• The antioxidants in beetroots help prevent the illness from worsening by fighting against free radicals. Antioxidants also reduce inflammation and thus help in preventing diabetic complications. 
• Certain metabolites in beetroot help reduce insulin resistance and thus regulate the blood sugar levels indirectly. 
• Beetroot contains nutrients that prevent diabetic complications that might damage your eyes, kidneys, and other vital organs. 

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How to make beetroot juice for diabetics 

Just blend this vegetable and consume them if you want to have the fibers also. Otherwise, make juice in the juicer by avoiding the pulp and consuming juice only. 

You can add carrots and apples to make them more nutritious. 

You can also consume beetroot by steaming it and adding it to salads. Or simply cut into cubes and munch it. 

Is beetroot good for diabetic wounds? 

Diabetic wounds result in chronic pain, pus discharge, foul odor, dead tissue formation, numbness, chills, fever, and ultimately severe infection.

Diabetic wounds should be treated and healed immediately as they can result in non-healing ulcers. Read our article to learn how diabetes affects wounds healing.

Beetroot contains antioxidants that reduce inflammation and help heal wounds but the process remains slow. Diabetic wounds need proper wound healing and wound care.

So, beetroot helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels if consumed daily but can’t heal the diabetic wounds effectively as the wounds need immediate attention.

Laser therapy for diabetic wounds 

BioFlex laser therapy is an effective means for diabetic wound healing with various studies conducted on the subject.

It is a non-invasive and pain-free procedure that heals the wounds most appropriately. 

Laser therapy also aids in those patients suffering from (diabetic peripheral) neuropathy. 

The diabetic ulcers are treated with lasers in such a way that it results in stimulation of epithelization over the wound surface, improves the arterial perfusion, and leads to regeneration of regional and local tissues surrounding the wound. As a final added bonus, it also aids in the control of diabetic infections.

Get treatment now with laser therapy for neuropathy in Pakistan by our modern pain management clinic—Bioflex Pakistan. We have experienced doctors and highly qualified staff to treat various neuromuscular conditions and ulcers including diabetic wounds. 

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