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Herb stevia in diabetes: how to take, contraindications
Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
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A tasty and at the same time healthy sugar substitute, known to many diabetics, is stevia. The medicinal properties of the plant are based on the substances included in its composition:
- Glycosides – stevioside, dulcoside, rubusoside and others.
- Macro- and microelements – magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, silicon, zinc, aluminum.
- Water- and fat-soluble vitamins – folic acid, retinol, phylloquinone, thiamine, ascorbic acid.
Stevia has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body, normalizes energy, lipid, carbohydrate and mineral metabolism. Bioactive substances restore enzyme systems and optimize the work of biological membranes, activate enzymes of the antioxidant system.
Useful properties of stevia for diabetes
- Normalization of the endocrine glands.
- Antimicrobial effect.
- Hypoglycemic effect.
- Optimization of blood cholesterol levels.
- Improving blood circulation.
- Strengthening blood vessels.
- Restoration of cellular immunity.
For more information about medicinal herbs used for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, read this article.
How to take stevia for diabetes?
The herb is used to make sugar substitutes. The product is available in the form of tablets, herbal tea, concentrated syrup and liquid extract. Despite the sweet, honey taste, the plant does not slow down the metabolism, that is, it does not affect weight gain, but it does reduce blood sugar levels.
If the dosage of the herb and preparations based on it is not observed, side effects may develop: a sharp change in blood pressure, tachycardia, allergic reactions, digestive disorders, muscle pain and increased weakness. Like any medicine, the herb is contraindicated in diseases of the cardiovascular system, blood pressure disorders, during pregnancy and lactation, for patients under 1 year old.
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