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* Diabetes type 2 symptoms could be reduced by eating more potatoes * Potato contains antioxidants that could treat diabetes naturally, nutritionist claims * Root vegetable may also lower
risk of diabetes complications * Symptoms of diabetes include fatigue, vision problems and pasing more urine than normal Diabetes type 2 is caused by the pancreas not producing enough of the
hormone insulin, or the body not reacting to insulin, according to the NHS. Without enough of the hormone, the body struggles to convert sugar in the blood into energy. Diabetes symptoms
may not make you feel unwell, and many people could have the condition without even knowing it. Signs to look out for include unexplained weight loss, blurred vision, and having cuts or
wounds that take longer to heal. But, you could lower your blood sugar by eating more potatoes, a nutritionist has claimed. Eating more potatoes could help to fight diabetes and its
complications, said nutritionist Dr Josh Axe. The root vegetable contains the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid (ALA), he said. ALA reduces inflammation and slows the ageing process, and could
treat diabetes naturally, added the nutritionist. It can reduce the chances of diabetes complications caused by nerve damage, and should be added to every patient’s diet, Axe said. “Because
ALA can protect cells and neurones involved in hormone production, one benefit is it offers protection against diabetes,” said the nutritionist. “ALA is used to help relieve complications
and symptoms of diabetes caused by nerve damage, including numbness in the legs and arms, cardiovascular problems, eye-related disorders, pain, and swelling. “People who experience
peripheral neuropathy as a side effect of diabetes can find relief from pain, burning, itching, tingling and numbness using ALA. “Humans also make a small amount of ALA on their own,
although the concentration in our bloodstreams goes up substantially when we eat a healthy diet.” You could also manage your blood sugar by eating a healthy, balanced diet, and by regularly
exercising, the NHS said. There aren’t any foods that you should avoid if you have diabetes, but you should limit the amount of sugar, fat and salt you eat. Having diabetes increases
patients’ risk of developing heart disease, strokes, and vision loss. Controlling your blood sugar and having check-ups with your GP are the best ways to prevent diabetes complications.
Speak to your GP if you notice any signs of changes in your blood, as the condition can damage your nerves. Nerve damage can cause numbness, a pain or tingling, constipation, or problems
with sex. About 3.7 million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in the UK.