Okra Water and Mango Leaf No Fit Cure Diabetes

Picture am: every morning, Mama soak okra inside water, drink am, then leave her diabetes drugs for cupboard. Plenty people dey do am because WhatsApp talk say e dey cure sugar.

E no true. Dubawa check the okra water talk and find say na only animal and laboratory studies dey, nothing wey show say e cure diabetes for human being. Professor Aihanuwa Eregie of University of Benin tell Africa Check say proper diabetes doctor no go prescribe mango leaf.

Okra and vegetable fit be part of good food. But diabetes need medicine, correct diet and regular check. If you stop your drugs for leaf, sugar fit rise quietly and spoil your eyes, kidney and leg.

Abeg, no stop your drugs. Talk to your doctor first.

This article is for general information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.