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Don't let your diabetes stop you from enjoying a relaxing tea time with your family. But ditch the sugary, milky chai. Try these healing teas that are easy on your palate and great for bringing down your sugar levels.
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Hibiscus chai: One of the best teas for diabetes, the ruby-red hibiscus chai is as much a treat to the eyes as it is to your taste buds. A 2001 study says that hibiscus is as effective as Tolbutamide, an oral hypoglycemic agent given to diabetes patients to bring down their sugar levels.
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Black tea: Regular black tea is a treasure trove of health benefits, which is ruined by all the sugar and milk we add. Just two cups of plain black tea every day can help raise insulin levels in diabetics. [2]
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Green tea: When it comes to lowering blood glucose, green tea isn't far behind. A cup of green tea every day can suppress hyperglycemia and insulin resistance in those with diabetes. [3]
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Chamomile tea: One of the oldest documented medicinal plant, chamomile is prized for its astringent, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Diabetics should consider sipping on this calming tea for its glucose-lowering effects. That apart, it is also aids in weight loss.[4]
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Moringa tea: Moringa or drumstick tree leaves has gained the title of a superfood in the recent years. Several studies have shown that the extract of the leaves can help in effectively lowering blood sugar and its antioxidant reserves can minimise the damage done by diabetes. You can either prepare a tea of fresh leaves or dry the leaves for future use. [5]
