

While most people with type-1 diabetes are born with it, type-2 can come on at any time.

With type-2 diabetes, the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin or the body’s cells don't react to insulin.


Symptoms of type-2 diabetes include increased thirst, frequent urination and increased hunger.

Diabetes affects around 3.7 million people in the UK alone and nearly 13% of people aged 20 or older.

But there are some simple ways you can help stabilise blood sugar levels naturally.

According to Canadian scientists, adding just 60g of nuts to your diet daily could help lower blood sugar levels.

Researchers from the University of Toronto and St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto suggest those with diabetes swap high carbohydrate foods with nuts including almonds, pistachios, walnuts and cashews.

They found the increased intake of tree nuts leads to measurable improvements to blood glucose control.

Scientists revealed: “In line with current advice, we assessed the effect of replacing carbohydrate consumption with mixed nut consumption, as a source of unsaturated fat, on cardiovascular risk factors and [blood sugar] in type 2 diabetes.

“Nut intake as a replacement for carbohydrate consumption improves glycaemic control and lipid risk factors in individuals with type 2 diabetes.”

The research, which was led by Dr. David Jenkins and by Dr. Maureen Ternus, studied 117 men and postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes.

Adding cinnamon to your morning tea could also help lower your blood sugar levels, claims nutritionist Dr Josh Axe.

The common spice can also improve your sensitivity to insulin.



“Cinnamon is known to have an anti-diabetic effect,” said Dr Josh.


Here is a list of foods you should be eating and foods you should avoid if you have type-2 diabetes.