Try adding some of the fresh, zesty root to stir fries, soups or fish dishes, or steep 1/8 tsp of fresh grated ginger in hot water to make a therapeutic tea. Or: take a 200-mg supplement three times per day. You can find the supplements in health-food and natural-food stores, as well as some supermarkets.
However, eating carbohydrates that consist of simple sugars such as baked good, cookies and cakes influence blood glucose and insulin levels. Simple sugars are digested very quickly, which can cause blood sugar and insulin levels to spike.
High blood sugar almost always happens in people who have diabetes. High blood sugar is also called high blood glucose, or hyperglycemia. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body move glucose (sugar) from the blood into muscle or fat, where it is stored for later when energy is needed. Symptoms of high blood sugar can include: Being very thirsty or having a dry mouth.