Type 2 diabetes: New studies highlight 3 helpful foods, natural remedies

• Type 2 diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that people can keep in check through a combination of targeted medication and lifestyle changes.
• Recent studies now suggest that some overlooked foods and natural remedies could help improve different health problems related to diabetes.
• One study found that an oatmeal diet can effectively lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, while another suggests that eating an avocado per day may aid blood sugar control.
• Yet another study has suggested that peppermint oil could help control blood pressure, which is often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting metabolic health, which occurs when the body no longer produces enough or responds to insulin, leading to elevated blood sugar.

The treatment for type 2 diabetes typically involves a combined approach of targeted medication and lifestyle changes, particularly by adhering to diets that help maintain a healthy weight, and keep blood sugar and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in check.

Research recently covered on Medical News Today now suggests that a handful of common foods and natural remedies may help keep various aspects of diabetes, or health problems associated with this chronic condition, in check.

Here is what the latest research has found.