Diabetes — a disease that affects how your body uses blood glucose (sugar) — is a major health concern for millions of people worldwide. Because their bodies are unable to produce enough insulin, for people with diabetes, glucose management is essential. Without proper medical care, diabetes can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure, and nerve damage.
Medications can improve glucose uptake, but they can also have side effects. These drawbacks have spurred increased research to find natural foods and supplements that can help manage the disease.
ARS researchers have found an interesting possibility. They examined the ability of colored rice bran extracts to stimulate glucose uptake. Learn more.