- Type 2 diabetes is a major health concern, with prevalence increasing worldwide.
- Type 2 diabetes is largely a result of unhealthy diets and lifestyles and is strongly associated with aging, overweight, and obesity.
- Lifestyle changes, such as increased exercise and a healthful diet can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
- A new study suggests that regular tea drinking may also help to control blood sugar and reduce diabetes risk.
Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body is unable to regulate blood sugar levels, usually because the body stops responding correctly to insulin, the hormone that controls blood glucose. If uncontrolled, type 2 diabetes can lead to high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, nerve damage, vision loss, and kidney damage.
The condition currently affects around
Lifestyle changes are the best way to reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and, alongside medication, to control symptoms of the condition. Doctors recommend a healthful diet, including plenty of fresh vegetables, whole grains, protein, and heart-healthy fats, together with regular exercise and maintaining a healthy
Now, an observational study from China suggests that people who drink tea regularly, particularly dark tea, may improve their blood glucose levels and decrease
The study, by the University of Adelaide, Australia, and SouthEast University, China, was presented at this year’s Annual Meeting of The European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), Hamburg (Oct. 2–6 Oct).
“Given that this is a cross-sectional study with only a small-ish amount of participants (1,923) in China, it is hard to apply the results to a…
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