Patient's question:
My grandmother was recently diagnosed with diabetes after a thorough examination. I have to come home every day after school to cook for her. My colleagues noticed something strange about my rearview mirror. Later, when he learned that my grandmother had diabetes, he suggested that I could cook more onions for her. I want to know what benefits onions have for diabetics?Doctor's answer:
Of course. Onions contain rich substances that the human body needs, such as calcium, iron, vitamin C, and carotene. The sulfide oils in onions have a strong tear-inducing effect, which is why they emit a pungent odor. The allicin they contain can enhance insulin sensitivity, thereby reducing blood sugar levels. Therefore, onions are helpful in preventing the recurrence of type 2 diabetes. At the same time, the various sulfides they contain can lower cholesterol, blood lipids, and blood pressure, making onions very suitable for people with high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids. Additionally, besides their strong antibacterial, anti-aging, and antioxidant effects.