Can fenugreek help manage diabetes?

Fenugreek may have some anti-diabetic properties, such as improving insulin resistance, but more research is necessary to support the claim.

Fenugreek is a herb that people have long used as an alternative or traditional medication. People often take the herb as a supplement, and many believe it has several potential health benefits.

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects the body’s ability to convert food to energy. The body breaks down most of the food a person eats into glucose and sugar and releases it into the bloodstream.

When the sugar level in the blood rises, it sends signals to the pancreas to release insulin. Insulin allows the body’s cells to use glucose as energy.

This article looks at fenugreek, how it might help with type 2 diabetes, health benefits and risks, how to use it, and alternatives.