Managing your blood sugar is very important if you have diabetes or are at risk of getting it.
While eating well and exercising are key parts of staying healthy, drinking certain teas might also help. Some herbal teas have special ingredients that can support your body in keeping blood sugar levels steady.
These teas are easy to add to your daily life and can make a healthy lifestyle even better. Research has shown that several types of tea may help lower blood sugar and improve how your body handles glucose.
One popular tea for blood sugar control is cinnamon tea. Cinnamon has been studied a lot, and results show that it can help your body use insulin better and reduce big jumps in blood sugar after eating.
A study from 2019 in the journal Diabetes Care found that people with type 2 diabetes who regularly had cinnamon saw lower fasting blood sugar levels. Drinking cinnamon tea is a tasty and sugar-free way to get these benefits.
Green tea is another great choice. Though not a true herbal tea, green tea is known around the world for being healthy. It’s full of antioxidants called catechins. These antioxidants may help your body manage blood sugar better.
A 2020 study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who drank green tea every day had better blood sugar control and were less likely to get diabetes.
Hibiscus tea is also worth trying. It’s known for its bright red color and sour taste. A study from 2018 in The Journal of Nutrition showed that people with prediabetes who drank hibiscus tea had lower blood sugar levels and better cholesterol levels.
Hibiscus tea is rich in antioxidants, which may reduce inflammation—something that can make it harder for your body to respond to insulin.
Chamomile tea is often used to help people relax, but it may also help control blood sugar. A 2016 study in the journal Nutrition found that people with diabetes who drank chamomile tea three times a day after meals had lower blood sugar levels. The helpful compounds in chamomile may protect the pancreas and improve how insulin works in the body.
Ginger tea is another useful option. Ginger has been used in traditional medicine for many years. It may help reduce inflammation and support healthy metabolism. A 2018 study in The International Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism found that people who drank ginger tea regularly had better fasting blood sugar levels and improved insulin sensitivity.
Fenugreek tea may not be as well-known, but it is powerful. Fenugreek seeds have lots of fiber, which slows down how quickly sugar enters the blood.
A 2021 study in Phytotherapy Research found that people with type 2 diabetes who drank fenugreek tea had lower fasting and after-meal blood sugar levels. The flavor is a bit bitter, but the health benefits make it worth a try.
To sum up, teas like cinnamon, green, hibiscus, chamomile, ginger, and fenugreek can be a helpful part of managing blood sugar. These teas have natural ingredients that support insulin, lower inflammation, and help your body process sugar better.
They aren’t a cure or replacement for medicine, but they can be a nice addition to your daily routine. Always talk to your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you take diabetes medicine.
If you care about diabetes, please read studies about diabetes and vitamin B12, and the right diet for people with type 2 diabetes.
For more health information, please see recent studies about how to eat smart with diabetes, and turmeric and vitamin D: a duo for blood pressure control in diabetic patients.
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