Can reduce blood sugar levels
Curcumin nano-formulations can significantly reduce blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. For type 1 diabetes where insulin secreting cells are attacked by their own abnormal antibodies, curcumin may effectively protect those cells from damage, thereby effectively controlling the development of type 1 diabetes. Curcumin has anti-inflammatory effects and can prevent insulin resistance. Lower lipid and cholesterol levels in the blood, which may also be a factor leading to insulin resistance. Curcumin can help treat complications such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiovascular disease. Its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties are the key to helping protect nerves and blood vessels. Curcumin can accelerate the natural wound healing process, which helps prevent foot infections (and possible amputations) caused by nerve damage.