Meena Devi Meena Devi Asked 4 months ago

Will a glass of salt water help diabetes?

My neighbour told me that drinking a glass of salt water can help with diabetes. I have diabetes, and I'm looking for natural remedies. Is there any truth to this, or is it just a myth?

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago
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Hello everyone. I'm new to understanding diabetes and was wondering about this. Does salt water have any known benefits for blood sugar levels, or is it more for general hydration? Just trying to understand better.

Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Please, please do not try things like salt water for diabetes. I made the mistake of ignoring my symptoms and trying random home remedies once, and it only made things worse. Diabetes needs proper medical management. Get yourself checked by a doctor without delay.

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Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Hmm, salt water for diabetes sounds a bit suspicious, yaar. I always thought staying away from too much salt was important for health generally! For diabetes, focusing on balanced meals and maybe cutting down on those sugary treats is what helps most, not adding salt. Stick to yummy healthy food instead!

Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

From my experience with diabetes and the complications I've seen, please don't experiment with things like salt water. It sounds like it could be harmful, especially for blood pressure. Diabetes is a serious condition, and it absolutely requires guidance from a doctor. Don't risk your health with unverified remedies.

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Suresh Pillai Suresh Pillai Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

As someone who deals with high BP, I can tell you that excess salt is usually bad for blood pressure, and high BP often goes hand-in-hand with diabetes. So, drinking salt water for diabetes seems completely wrong. Focus on regular checkups, diet, and exercise as your doctor advises. That's the real solution.

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