Can food supplements cure diseases?

It is not dieting but a correct type of diet which helps in control of blood sugar levels in diabetes. In fact in type II diabetes (where body cells are resistant to insulin present or insulin levels are inadequate as per requirement), , dietary measures along with regular physical exercise forms first line of management. The diet plan includes avoiding white sugar altogether. Consumption of total calories as per the age, gender and level of physical activity is part of the diet plan. The diet should be low in fats and carbohydrates. Diet exchange plans are available to adjust for excess calories consumed in any form at any time. In general type of foods recommended are fish, whole grains, fresh vegetables and low sugar containing fruits like apples, orange. If dietary measures and regular exercise fail to control high blood sugar levels, then anti diabetes medicines are started. In case of type I diabetes, only treatment option is insulin as the body fails to produce insulin,