Many newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients look for alternative ways to manage the chronic health issue, much like a Quora user who asked, ‘Is raw onion better than metformin for type-2 diabetics?’ So, we decided to verify with experts. “For instance, a clinical study demonstrated that consuming 100 g of raw red onion significantly reduced fasting blood glucose levels in type-2 diabetic patients within a few hours. Laboratory studies also suggest that onion compounds can inhibit enzymes like a-amylase and a-glucosidase, slowing carbohydrate digestion and reducing post-meal glucose spikes,” said Dr Kalra. Dr Kalra asserted that metformin’s effects are predictable and scalable, and it has been studied for years in thousands of patients worldwide. To see the benefits, one might need to consume large amounts daily, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and is not practical for many,” said Dr Kalra.