3. People with diabetes
Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels, which can be beneficial for people with diabetes. However, ginger can be dangerous for people taking medications to lower their blood sugar levels. Ginger can interact with these medications and cause blood sugar levels to drop too low, leading to hypoglycemia.
“We know that ginger can affect your insulin levels … so it can interact with certain diabetes medications people are on; if you’re taking ginger supplementation and you are on diabetes medication, that can cause low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia,” says Rahaf Al Bochi, RD, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and owner of Olive Tree Nutrition. (3)
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