{"id":6863,"date":"2025-08-21T11:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/21\/diabetes-care-chewing-these-leaves-on-an-empty-stomach-can-help-control-sugar-levels-all-day-lifestyle-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T11:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T11:18:06","slug":"diabetes-care-chewing-these-leaves-on-an-empty-stomach-can-help-control-sugar-levels-all-day-lifestyle-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/21\/diabetes-care-chewing-these-leaves-on-an-empty-stomach-can-help-control-sugar-levels-all-day-lifestyle-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Care: Chewing These Leaves On An Empty Stomach Can Help Control Sugar Levels All Day | Lifestyle News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9519522\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 21, 2025, 16:43 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9519522\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1005146193 asubttl-schema\">Chewing Belpatra leaves on an empty stomach every morning can help regulate blood sugar levels throughout the day, making it particularly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c flwonstk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en-btn\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"margin:0 12px 0 0\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/gogole-serarch-btn.svg\" width=\"94px\" height=\"30px\" style=\"vertical-align:top\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-f62078ffd315d67c lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1005146193 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Experts recommend chewing 3-4 freshly washed leaves on an empty stomach in the morning to control sugar. (AI Generated)\" title=\"Experts recommend chewing 3-4 freshly washed leaves on an empty stomach in the morning to control sugar. (AI Generated)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1005146193\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Experts recommend chewing 3-4 freshly washed leaves on an empty stomach in the morning to control sugar. (AI Generated)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Bel tree leaves, commonly known as <em>Belpatra,<\/em> hold deep religious significance in Hinduism as they are considered sacred offerings to Lord Shiva. Beyond their spiritual importance, <em>Belpatra<\/em> has also been valued in Ayurveda since ancient times for its remarkable health benefits.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">Experts believe that chewing fresh <em>Belpatra<\/em> leaves on an empty stomach every morning can help regulate blood sugar levels throughout the day, making it particularly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">According to Ayurveda practitioners, <em>Belpatra<\/em> contains natural hypoglycaemic agents that help lower blood sugar. These compounds stimulate the pancreas\u2019 beta cells, aiding insulin production and improving the body\u2019s insulin sensitivity. As a result, regular consumption of <em>Belpatra<\/em> is believed to help the body manage blood sugar levels more effectively.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">The best time to consume <em>Belpatra<\/em> is early morning on an empty stomach. Experts recommend chewing 3-4 freshly washed leaves after removing the stem, which contains hard fibre that can be difficult to digest. For those who dislike its taste, 1 teaspoon of <em>Belpatra<\/em> juice can be consumed, either plain or with lukewarm water.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">Ayurveda texts describe <em>Belpatra<\/em> as part of Dashmool, the ten most powerful herbal medicines. Besides regulating blood sugar, it also supports liver health, improves digestion, and strengthens immunity. Research has shown that <em>Belpatra<\/em> extracts possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which not only help manage glucose levels but also reduce complications associated with diabetes.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">Its benefits, however, are not limited to diabetes. <em>Belpatra<\/em> also provides relief from stomach ailments such as acidity, ulcers, gas, and constipation. Its fibre and antioxidants aid detoxification, improve metabolism, and help maintain overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">While <em>Belpatra<\/em> is natural and considered safe in Ayurveda, experts advise caution. People already on diabetes medication should consult their doctor or an Ayurvedic practitioner before consuming it to avoid sudden drops in blood sugar. Similarly, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children should only use <em>Belpatra<\/em> under medical guidance.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-1005146193 artcta\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Inter;font-size:17px;line-height:29px\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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