Green tea and fermented papaya are preventive means for diabetes researchers at the Centre of Excellence for Biomedical and Biomaterials Research at the Mauritius University have concluded. 'The Mauritius green tea prevents an increase of sugar levels in blood while the fermented papaya helps positively reduce the level of the reactive protein C and the uric acid' said Prof Theeshan Bahorun presenting the research findings on Wednesday Xinhua reported. Bahorun said the results are very significant because they show a reduction of risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases without medical intervention. (Read: 10 ways green tea keeps you healthy