the simple yet multipurpose seeds from herb methi also known as fenugreek seeds are commonly available in indian households these bitter and nutty seeds are packed with several essential nutrients and health benefits other than adding delicious undertones of flavours to your dishes methi seeds are also very helpful when it comes to controlling diabetes and blood sugar levelsmethia whopping 62 million indians are affected by diabetes in fact our country is the diabetes capital of the world its incidence has been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years especially among urban indians the reasons being the changes in the lifestyles and environment of the people as stress levels peak and diets go for a toss the lives of millions of people are affected its a serious problem that can have life long complications so its recommended to manoeuvre your diet to lead a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of diabetes and control your blood sugar levelshow does it help control diabetesfenugreek seeds are highly soluble fibre which help in slowing down the absorption of carbohydrates and slow down their absorption process they also help improve the overall glucose tolerance in both type 1 and type 2 diabetesthe amino acids present in the seeds are known to breakdown sugar in the blood by increasing insulin sensitivity the various studies conducted have shown how the metabolism problems that are associated with diabetes can be reduced with a regular intake of methi seedsdiabetes 2 according to dr ashok jhingan diabetologist diabetes education and research foundation fenugreek seeds act as an antidiabetic add on medicine and they work in 3 ways these seeds not only increase insulin sensitivity in your body but decreases inflammation and lastly improve lipid metabolism caused due to oxidative stress which helps the blood cholesterol as well as the blood glucose levels on another note fenugreek seeds also help in decreasing weight which automatically helps in reducing the blood sugar levels this concludes that methi seeds are way too much useful for those with diabetesstudieswith positive results many studies have been conducted to prove how beneficial the consumption of methi seeds are for diabetic patients for type 2 diabetes a 2009 study was conducted to see the effects of herbal medicine as an alternative for diabetics the study observed 24 patients with type 2 diabetes taking 10 grams of methi per day mixed with yoghurt or soaked in water for 8 weeksat the end of the study period the patients that completed the study showed favourable results the ones who consumed methi soaked in the water saw a vast improvement in their condition the study concluded with affirmed results that methi can be used to control diabetes and even reduce the risk of getting it in the first placeanother study stated how methi seeds significantly lowered blood sugar levels as well as improved glucose levels in the bodysoaked methiother benefitsmethi seeds are beneficial for all types of digestive problems like constipation inflammation loss of appetite as well