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The Best Teas for People With Diabetes

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Green tea 

Green tea and extract may decrease blood glucose and prevent type 2 diabetes and obesity, a review found. Over 10-year green tea drinkers had lower body fat and waist circumferences.

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IHas been linked to weight loss

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Black Tea 

Diabetes-friendly black tea comes from the same plant as green tea. Stefanski says the same plant is processed differently.

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Reduces Insulin Resistance 

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Chamomile Tea 

Diabetics need sleep. One night of bad sleep can lower insulin production and raise blood sugar, according to the CDC.

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May Cause Sleepiness 

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Ginger Tea 

Diabetes patients may benefit from ginger tea. Ginger root supplementation, stronger than tea, reduced fasting blood glucose and A1C in type 2 diabetes in 2015. 

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Reduced Fasting Blood Glucose  

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Hibiscus Tea 

Diabetes raises the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke, according to the NIDDK. Hibiscus tea improves heart health.

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Reduces Blood Pressure 

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Rooibos Tea 

Though further research is needed, laboratory models suggest this herbal tea, derived from South African shrub leaves, may help with weight loss.

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May Slow Diabetes 

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Peppermint Tea

Palinski-Wade said peppermint tea may assist high-stress type 2 diabetes patients lower their blood glucose. 

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