ALBAWABA -A new study revealed that consuming just one cup of black tea every day can help people control their blood sugar and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 47%.
Black tea consumption has been linked to a 53% lower risk of prediabetes, which is a condition where a patient's blood sugar level is higher than the normal level but lower than the level at which they would be diagnosed with diabetes. If left untreated, prediabetes can lead to type 2 diabetes within 10 years or even less.
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition caused by insulin resistance, which leads to the accumulation of glucose in the blood.
This can cause a range of significant complications that can seriously impact a person’s quality of life and health, including blindness, amputation, heart disease, high cholesterol, and stroke.
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However, it seems that simply drinking black tea on a daily basis could be an effective way to reduce the risk of developing these conditions.
The study suggests that black tea contains compounds that can improve glucose absorption and reduce inflammation in the body, both of which can help to prevent the onset of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
Of course, it's still important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet in order to reduce the risk of developing these conditions. However, adding a daily cup of black tea to your routine could be a simple yet effective way to help prevent them in the first place.
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The findings of this study come at a time when there is increasing prevalence of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes around the world.
By adopting simple changes such as drinking more black tea, people could take control of their health and potentially save themselves from a range of serious health complications in the future.
So if you're looking for an easy way to boost your health, it might be time to start brewing up a cup of black tea!
