Bitter melon

Bitter melon is a plant found in parts of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and South America. It produces a fruit that looks like a cucumber, which is used as both a food and a traditional medicine. It has long been used by indigenous populations around the world to help treat diabetes-related conditions as it has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels and haemoglobin A1c, a test used to measure blood sugar control over a period of several months.