Recently an Ayurvedic practitioner advised drinking warm water with lemon juice can help diabetes. I take this very day for a long time not because I am diabetic but it helps constipation. Since 2007 when I was first given medication my HbA1c has never gone up beyond 6.3. Once it was 6.2 and 6.1 but normally it is below 5.9 tested quarterly. There is no harm in trying this as there no bad side effects at all as it may be of some help. I am aged nearly 80.
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TYPE 2 DIABETES-POSSIBLE HELP
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Hi Krishen 
That reminded me of my Mother who used to start every single day with a glass of hot water and lemon. She said it helped to keep her slim. I haven't actually tried it - perhaps I should.
That reminded me of my Mother who used to start every single day with a glass of hot water and lemon. She said it helped to keep her slim. I haven't actually tried it - perhaps I should.
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Hiya, I will be definetely trying this one! As am terrified to put ANY weight on and also I actually love the taste of warm water and lemon. Can I just ask is it lemon slices or is it just lemon juice you add to the water. Could you also add? tiny bit of honey in to sweeten it ever so slightly ? so its not too bitter. Anna.x
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I have a (travel) kettle on my bedside table and I have a cup of plain hot water first thing every morning. (It started because I just went off tea!), and needed to drink because I get so thirsty. Some times during the day i will have water with lemon juice or a slice of lemon.
