A fruit included in the diet can improve insulin and lower...

Blood sugar, or glucose, is known as the main sugar found in the blood. The body obtains blood sugar from eating food and is necessary for energy and nutrients.However, high blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels that supply vital organs.

The pancreas, the organ in the abdomen, is usually tasked with secreting insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

If you have type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not provide enough insulin to regulate blood sugar or the insulin it produces is not absorbed by cells sufficiently.

As a result, people with diabetes are disproportionately at risk of high blood sugar levels.

However, there are ways you can lower your blood sugar levels by making healthy food decisions.

Evidence indicates that some nutrients have blood sugar lowering properties, the most important of which is cranberry, or also known as blueberry.

Research shows that cranberry is a common herbal remedy used to lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.

One study reported that acai berry extract (containing the equivalent of 50g of fresh berries) reduced blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes more effectively than a placebo.

Another eight-week study showed that a diet rich in fresh berries increased insulin secretion in adults with metabolic syndrome, a group of conditions that increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

Experts believe that berries prevent the disruption and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestine, similar to some blood sugar-lowering drugs.

Carbohydrates can cause a spike in blood sugar because they break down into glucose relatively quickly.

Animal studies indicate that the anthocyanins in berries may also stimulate insulin secretion.

In addition to reducing your carbohydrate intake and adding berries to your diet, you should be exercising at least 2.5 hours of activity per week.