Dietary Solutions for Diabetics

By Celina G. Richards

Nutrition—Foods known to decrease blood glucose are: onions, green beans, and garlic¹. In addition, a diet high in raw foods is highly beneficial. Eat grains such as buckwheat, rice, and corn, which have no gluten1. In general, whole grains, beans, fruits, nuts, and seeds are beneficial for the stabilization of blood sugar¹. The more foods you eat in their natural state, the better. Eat raw food before cooked at a meal. It will help to fill you up with quality nutrition and prevent the immune reaction that occurs when only cooked food is eaten¹.

Always Temperate—Consumption of coffee, refined foods, gluten foods (wheat, rye, oats, and barley), fruits high in sugar, greasy food, and exposure to tobacco smoke aggravate diabetes, and should be avoided¹. A regular schedule containing the elements found in GOD”S PLAN will be beneficial for you. Include: daily devotion, exercise, water drinking, regular meals, recreation times, sleep times, work times, fresh air, and sunshine. Eat at regular mealtimes (5-6 hours apart), and AVOID snacking between meals.

Lots of Water—Dehydration causes the brain to signal the release of prostaglandins, which inhibit insulin secretion. This is because the brain is largely composed of water, and if insulin is secreted, allowing sugar and some proteins into the cells, the needed water will go into the cells instead of remaining in the bloodstream for use by the brain². Thus, it is important to: “drink also water by measure, the sixth part of an hin: from time to time shalt thou drink” (Ezekiel 4:11). The sixth part of a hin is approximately 1 quart. Thus, you should drink at least two quarts of water daily.

Sources—

1. Ferrell, Vance, et al. “Diabetes.” Natural Remedies Encyclopedia. Harvestime Books, Altamont, TN: 2004.
2. Batmanghelidj, F., M.D. Your Body’s Many Cries for Water. Global Health Solutions, Inc., Falls Church, VA: 1997; pp. 123-4.