Apple Cider Vinegar For Diabetes
73What Is Diabetes?
Of all of the fabulous uses for apple cider vinegar, you may not be aware of its beneficial qualities for someone with diabetes.
Technically speaking, diabetes is a blood sugar disorder in which glucose remains in your bloodstream rather than being absorbed by the cells of your body. Traditionally, your pancreas is supposed to be responsible for producing insulin that is needed to open the cells up so that they can absorb glucose.
However, if you have diabetes, your pancreas stops producing insulin which causes your blood sugar level to dramatically rise. If left untreated the extra sugar can cause damage to major organs including the heart and kidneys.
Type one diabetes is when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Type two is much more common, 95% of diabetics are diagnosed with this type. This is where the pancreas does produce some insulin to get the glucose moving but the cells are resistant and do not open the way that they should to absorb the excess glucose.
Why Apple Cider Vinegar?
Of course, your prescribed medication is your primary defense but apple cider vinegar is an effective help and in some cases a complete alternative. the clear type at your local grocers is not the type to get, as it has no real health benefits. The best benefits come from the organic, unfiltered vinegar that is sold at health food stores.
Apple cider vinegar has been proven to prevent a rise in blood sugar after consuming a meal. The vinegar contains an acetic acid that slows digestion of starches down which are usually transformed quickly into glucose. Therefore, it reduces the glycemic index from starchy type foods.
Additionally, it is shown that consuming apple cider vinegarbefore you go to sleep has quite a favorable impact on the next morning's blood glucose levels. If you have diabetes, apple cider vinegar might be just what you need to help keep your blood sugar levels controlled.
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Thanks for making it clear that we need the best - I like Bragg's which is a super vinegar. This is a great hub because so many have diabetes - which didn't seem to exist 50 years ago. We have to take preventive actions.
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I have learnt more about cider in the last few days than my whole life - great information.
BkCreative - Isn't it odd how we have so many diseases today that we didn't have years ago? Hmmmm...do you think the preservatives and crap that they put in food has anything to do with it? Thanks for the rating!
billyaustindillon - Thanks! I know everybody knows that apple cider vinegar is used for weight loss because there is so much hype about it but there are so many more uses! Thanks for reading!
I had an older friend that religiously used Apple cider vinegar for her arthritis and said it worked for her. I had no idea about these other benefits. Thank you for the excellent information.
Thanks for reading! I have a few more apple cider vinegar beneficial hubs coming. It is truly amazing this inexpensive liquid can do so much good!!
Great piece, I wasn't aware of this and may give it a try. Is there any guidelines as the amount you take? or which end you put it in?LOL
Some people say one tablespoon and others say two. However..those that say two are also diluting it in water with honey so that might be why they opt for a bit more. Thanks for reading!!
I try to consume apple cider vinegar and I get health body, especially to prevent various disease. and it proved by me. I often find another testimonial after consuming apple cider vinegar and most of them shown the positive effect. And it good for diabetes also. good information.
Each time I read a hub of yours I learn something new. I've learned so many uses for vinegar from you, and thanks for that. Please continue to share these wonderful hubs with us.
Oh I am so glad you learned something! I love when I read something on hubpages and I actually learn something new so I always hope I can do the same!!
This is one I didn't know. Thanks!
Gosh habee...I knew one day if I tried hard enough I might actually teach you something you didn't already know! lol
Very helpfull hub. My wife and I are both type 2 diabetics. It is good to know that apple cider vinigar can help. Thank you for the information. God Bless You.
Oh I am so pleased you can use this information! It is such an easy thing to add to your diet too. Thanks reading! :)
theherbivorehippi, More good reasons to use apple cider vinegar. Great wealth of knowledge Thanks and Peace :)
Thanks for reading!!
Yep. You can use ACV for just about everything. Thanks for pointing out one more very important use!
Yes, apple cider vinegar is really good for many things. I love using it for food and also taking it with honey.
Thanks for this informative hub!
I'm glad you enjoyed the hub! Thanks for stopping by!
How off is it to substitute Balsamic? Thanks for the great advice!
lmao!! goofball! I do love Balsamic vinegar though! lol
apple cider vinegar is great, I use vinegar BTW for food, it is great, Thank you, Maita
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I have an ongoing Pancreas condition, I am a 44 year old male and I started incorporating ACV into my Diet a week ago. plain old ACV and balsamic vinegar in dressing and such. after years of suffering I am feeling much better over all. Normally I am always starving especially after eating healthier foods and veggies. now I feel much more satisfied and my digestion has improved. I believe ACV can benefit most people on "Proton pump inhibitors" and the like. The Doctors have been trying to get me to take them for years. never seemed like a good Idea to disable part of my digestion process. I always disliked sour and vinegary things, turns out it's what the doctor should have "Ordered" long ago..
Isn't it amazing how something so natural and easy can be so beneficial? I used to cringe trying to do shots of ACV and now I just put shots in the last sip of my tea throughout the day and I'm immune to the taste. I'm so glad you are feeling better and that it is working for you! Thanks for reading and commenting.
This is indeed fabulous. I live with vinegar - cannot live without it - it does everything and I think I am addicted to the delightful aroma.
You have a great bunch of excellent vinegar hubs here. I appreciate it and will keep bookmarking.
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How often do you take your ACV? I assume this tip is only a compliment to eating healthy meals and exercising?
I actually take ACV several times throughout the day but I don't take it for glucose level..I just take it for all of the other health benefits. My mom takes it for sugar levels though and I believe she just takes a bit mixed with water at every meal.
I started taking apple cider vinegar a couple of years ago. I have type 1 diabetes, but was taking it to help with another ailment.(heartburn) I did notice that my levels balanced out and I felt better over all.
I took it a few times a day normally before meals. Had to prepare myself though. It did not go down very easy. After reading this page you have convinced me to go back using apple cider vinegar again. Thank you very much.
Awesome! I'm so happy for your comment. As for the taste.....lol...I drink so much of it I don't even taste it anymore.
I am going back to taking cider vinegar. Thanks, your article convinced me to do so. Great hub.
thanks so much for this info.
quuenieproac - Thanks for stopping by...I'm glad you are going to start drinking it again! It is so good for you.
rosebud - You are very welcome!! Thanks for your comment!
I was told I had diabetis 3 months ago and was put on metformin I started getting a lot of side effects so stopped the metformin and started vinegar-two table spoons 3 times a day and my blood suger readings are as good or better than with metformin
That is good news Jack!!
Well, I'm glad I wanted to check in on my fellow hubbers. Got to reading your hubs and this one immediately caught my eye. Yep Type 2 - definitely going to start using. [voted up, useful and interesting!]
I am curious, do you know if the ACV pills are as effective?
I personally don't care much for the pills. I did try them once upon a time and just didn't feel anything from them. When I drink the organic ACV, I actually at least feel a burst of energy...the pills...nothing. Perhaps they work as well, I'm just not a fan. :)
Eileen Hughes Level 3 Commenter 2 years ago
This is a great hub, vinegar is so good for many ailments thanks for sharing this.