25 Feb 2016 Blackmores Institute Ginger supplementation boosts insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes rct 25 Feb 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News A study to identify the effect of some herbal products on insulin resistance shows that patients with type 2 diabetes who took ginger supplements had attained better insulin resistance than those who took a placebo. The randomised controlled trial demonstrated that consumption of a one-gram capsule of ginger powder three times a day for 8 weeks improved fasting blood sugar, reduced HbA1c and lowered insulin resistance. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.