By Namita S Kalla | February 27, 2025

Ginseng for diabetes: 10 Key benefits in blood sugar control

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Ginseng, Panax ginseng and American ginseng, has shown antihyperglycemic effects, reducing fasting blood sugar

Lower blood sugar levels

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Studies show that ginseng improves insulin resistance in those consuming a high-fructose diet, helping the body use insulin

Improves insulin resistance

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Compounds in ginseng, like ginsenosides, stimulate insulin release from pancreatic β-cells, supporting better glucose control

Stimulates insulin secretion

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 American ginseng has been found to reduce blood sugar spikes after meals in both diabetics and non-diabetics

Improves postprandial glycemia

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Ginseng extracts help regulate body weight by preventing high-fat diet-induced weight gain, which is beneficial for type 2 diabetes

Supports weight goals

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Ginseng increases glucose transporter proteins (GLUT1 and GLUT4) in cells, improving glucose uptake and utilisation in the liver and muscles

Boosts glucose transport

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 Ginseng has antioxidant properties that protect organs like the eyes and kidneys from diabetic complications

Reduces stress and inflammation

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 Ginseng lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which are common in diabetic patients

Modulates lipid metabolism

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Ginsenosides activate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key enzyme that regulates glucose and fat metabolism

Activates AMPK pathway

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 Ginseng helps preserve pancreatic β-cells, which are responsible for insulin production, potentially slowing the progression of diabetes

Prevents beta-cell damage

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