Al-Marsad Journal: Persimmons are used to treat high blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes complications.
And on the benefits of persimmons for diabetics:
1. Regulation of blood glucose levels: Persimmon fruit has been used to treat high blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of diabetes complications. This is due to the presence of phytochemicals in persimmon and its leaves which inhibit the enzyme that converts the carbohydrate complex into simple sugar during digestion, this slows down the delivery of sugar to the blood, which helps regulate blood glucose levels.
2. Prevent Diabetes and Reduce Complications: Persimmon peel contains flavonoids which have been shown to have antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. These compounds help protect against the formation of harmful compounds called end-products of glucose addition, and have been shown to these harmful compounds are linked to diabetes and its long-term health complications.
Additionally, persimmons are rich in antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and reduce the risk of developing and preventing chronic diseases, such as diabetes, according to the Web Medicine website.
3. Curbing Hunger in Diabetic Patients: Diabetics tend to feel very hungry, hence the benefits of persimmon for diabetics as it is high in fiber, which allows diabetics to eat persimmon to reduce the severity of hunger.
One study also showed that increasing soluble dietary fiber intake leads to a significant improvement in blood glucose levels.
