Okra Health Benefits For Diabetics

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QUESTION: TAKE 2 FRESH OAKRA CUT THEIR HEADS AND TAILS,PUT 3-4 CUTS AND DIP THEM IN A GLASS OF WATER AT NIGHT TIME.

DRINK THAT WATER 1/2 HOUR BEFORE BREAKFAST.IT WILL
CONTROL YOUR SUGAR LEVEL.

ANSWER: Hi ,

It is good for you that you have found Okra. This herb is really effective in patients with diabetes, because it can reduce the amount of glucose absorbed by the food through your gastrointestinal tract. As a consequence, it will reduce the amount of glucose in your blood, keeping it under control.

Other important thing is that you are preparing okra in the right way. The only thing, which you have to avoid, is to fry them, because the heat destroys the molecule of the active substance. USDA National Nutrient data base for Okra:

Another point I want to emphasize is to combine the use of Okra with a healthy diabetic diet and keeping exercised.

Running for about an hour a day, will help you to burn the excessive amount of glucose in your blood.

In addition, the diet, along with the consumption of Okra, will minimize the amount of glucose acquired per day and your body will not suffer from elevated blood glucose level again.

Keep in mind that diabetes is a progressive disease and it is possible to start using drugs at some point, due to irreversible changes in your organism.

Because of this, I will advise you to check your blood glucose level regularly and to refer to your doctor, if severe changes in your results are observed.

Besides the Okra, there are herbs, which you can start using, including Gymnema Sylvestre, Cinnamon and Bitter Melon. These herbs, along with Okra will provide you better control of your blood glucose level.

The other thing is that they are at the form of capsules, so it would be easier for you to take them.

Hope it helped!

Dr.Alba

USDA National Nutrient data base.

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Last updated 01/02/2019

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How much water?
by: Anonymous

QUESTION: Hi,

How many ounces of water do you put the okra in?

ANSWER: Hi,

According to this recipe, you can take 2 fresh okra, cut them, and dip in 1 glass of water.

All the best!
Dr.Alba

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What variety of Okra?
by: Anonymous

QUERYHi,

What variety of okra? I am in africa ghana we have several types, and what quantity.

How often do you use it?

RESPONSE: Hi,

Thank you for posting.

There is no specific variety of okra; You can use any available.

With regards to the quantity, you can use 2 fresh okra (big size) or 3 okra (medium size) and dip in 1 glass of water. Let it stay overnight and drink early in the morning.

You can use it on daily basis, first thing in the morning.

Take care!
Dr.Alba

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Right way to Cook Okra
by: Maxx

Please advise on the right cooking method...kind of hard to eat raw okra... Thank You!

Hi Maxx

I have posted a video on youtube, how to make okra water for diabetics.

Follow the link How to make okra water for diabetics

Take care

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It works
by: Anonymous

Ac1 was 5.7 6 months ago. After the okra water with real cinnamon (500mg) added to the water my Ac1 test was 5.4, non diabetic. It works. A little exercise was added also. Dont give up.

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re diabetes
by: Anonymous

does frozen okra work?

Answer

Always fresh fruits and vegetables are better than frozen.

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iN THE INDIAN LANGUAGE WHAT IS okra
by: RANDHIR

I do not know what is okra in the indian language.

Answer:

Okra in the Hindu language means
लंबी भिंडी Lambī bhiṇḍī

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Temperature of water
by: Osei k

What should the temperature of the water be for soaking? Do I use cold, warm or hot water? Thanks

Hi Osei K,

You should use cold water, but not icy, neither warm or hot to keep the nutrients of okra untouched.

If it is hot at the place you are living, then, should place the water at a cool place or can use the down part of the refrigerator to keep it for 24 hours.

If it is cold at the place you are living, can leave it at room temperature.

Hope it helped!
Dr.Alba

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The Okra Water
by: bigdog

QUESTION: Do I understand this correctly?

To make the water you first follow the directions and the following morning you remove the okra and squeeze them into a clean glass and add fresh water and then drink that? Is this correct?

I was told to drink the water that you soak the okra in after removing it the following morning.

Which of these methods is correct?

Thank you so much.

Bigdog

ANSWER: Hi Bigdog,

Both methods are the same thing. In other words, after soaking okra overnight in the water, you can use the same water and squeeze the okra and mix up with new fresh water.

Some of my patients find it difficult to take that mucilaginous drink, and they mix with fresh water.

You can have the same water or the fresh one after squeezing okra.

Be healthy!
Dr.Alba

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Okra water
by: Anonymous

QUERY: Hi,

After soaking the Okra, do you eat or throw the soaked okra away?Please advise.

Thanks.

RESPONSE: Hi,

Thank you for your query.

There is no problem in eating okra either raw or cooked. So, it's up to you on this.

The most important thing is to consume the water where the okra is soaked.

All the best!
Dr.Alba

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i need advice for my mpm pls
by: Anonymous

QUERY: Hi doctor,

My mom is getting insulin shots, will okra work while receiving insulin shots? pls give give your advice ty

RESPONSE: Hi,

Thank you for your query.

Okra is a good solution for all patients with either type of diabetes: type 2 or type 1 diabetes (whether on insulin or not).

The effect of okra water is on blood sugar levels, and not on medications she is using.

Hope it will help your mother normalizing her blood sugar levels too!

Dr.Alba

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okra/diabetes
by: Sherri

QUERY: Hi,

I have read several ways to prep this okra and water for diabetes...so is it supposed to be covered with something as it soakes over night?

...I have had diabetes for 26 yrs and will this remedy help with my diabetes?

RESPONSE: Hi,

Thank you for your query.

This is my way of preparing okra water based on folk advised and used with high efficacy.

It is supposed to put okra inside a glass of water and then add water until it is fully covered.

I usually recommend cover this mixture in order to:
- avoid contact with air
- avoid contamination

It has been used with efficacy for years, and I wish from deep of my heart that it will work for you too.

Okra water won't do miracle, The best results will be seen if you:
- drink okra water on daily basis
- follow healthy changes in your diet/lifestyle regimen
- continue medications as prescribed.

I advise to monitor your blood sugar as it will be reduced and you should be adjusting the dose of your medications.

All the best!
Dr.Alba

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How long will it keep?
by: Anonymous

QUESTION: Hi,

This is for my Dad. But he is a long distance truck driver. How long would it keep. he likes taking bottled water on trips. So I could stick it in a couple of bottles before he leaves on a trip.

ANSWER: Hi back,

Thank you for taking care of your father.

If okra water will be kept fresh and cool place, away from light, he can use the water during his trip.

Until he will be back and you'll prepare another bottles for the next trip.

All the best!
Dr.Alba

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About times of using okra?
by: dan

QUESTION: How many times i've to use it? The okra meaning if soaked to night i've to soak new one for next day?

ANSWER: Hi Dan,

Thank you for your query.

When you soak 2 or 3 pieces of okra in a glass of water, you should be use that water in the next morning at once.

However, If you prepare more okra water, then, you can use it for the next days. But, you need to refrigerate.

So, if you prepare for one week, you should take:
- 7 glasses of water (1 glass for each week day)
- and 21 medium sized pieces of okra

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Alba

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Can you mix Okra Water with a smoothie
by: Rosa Dias

QUESTION: Hi,

I want to give this to my child who is a type-1 diabetic and is 7 years old. Would it be a problem if I mixed the water with a green smoothie?

Thank you

ANSWER: Hi Rosa,

I am sorry for your honey to be a type 1 diabetic while being only 7 years old.

Yes, it is ok to give him with a green smoothie, there is no problem.

All the best!
Dr.Alba

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okra with my medication
by: Dusek.Alexandra

i was reading on okra i do myself drink it every morning because im trying to control my blood sugar and im on a medication called JANUMET, which is of course a combination of Metformin and another drug, does the okra cancel out the effects of Metformin as ive read elsewhere?
i read: 'If you’re taking metformin and you consume too much okra, you could possibly see your blood sugar levels creep up instead of down.' on this website listed below.
i dont want to drink it every morning if the effects are like this can you help me understand.

http://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/okra#Research2

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times to take it
by: Anonymous

How many time for the day can I take the okra water?

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Does OKRA Water works with English Medicine
by: SM Alamgir

Hello Doctor,
Thank you very much for your Valuable prescriptions to all readers.
I have been suffering from Type 2 Diabetes for last 11 years. My Blood Sugar is controlled by taking GLUCOVANCE 500mg/2.5mg twice daily. Meanwhile, I know the benefit of OKRA for controlling Blood Sugar Level. Please advise me would I take OKRA Water regularly along with my medication?
Thank you very much.

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Slicing okra into pieces instead of making a slit
by: Anonymous

hi!

I've been using okra water for my husband.The way I do it is that I cut the both ends of okra and after that I slice them into probably 3 to 4 pcs. and then soak it in water over night.Is my method correct?

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