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| Sage for Diabetes |
Sage, a medicinal and culinary herb, has been traditionally used for
managing various health conditions—including diabetes.
Consuming sage on an empty stomach can help reduce the blood glucose levels significantly. It boosts insulin secretion and activity, which helps to curb blood sugar in prediabetics and manage it in type 2 diabetics (3). Apart from that, it also affects liver function positively, thus improving immunity.
Although favored as an addition to meat dishes, this herb is at its medicinal
best when it is consumed as tea .
How To Consume Sage & The Dosage
The best way to consume sage is in the form of tea. You can also include chew sage leaves or add them to your food or take sage supplements. To prepare sage tea, pour boiling water in a cup containing 1-2 sage leaves. Let it steep for 5 minutes. The dosage is as follows.
Leaves: 4-6 g/day
Dried leaves: ⅙-½ teaspoon
Tea: 2-3 cups/day
When To Consume Sage
Consume sage tea or chew sage leaves early in the morning on an empty stomach. You can include sage leaves in your food for lunch and dinner.
