Diabetes can be prevented by combining a balanced diet with regular exercise with a special focus on natural foods that can help maintain overall health.
A study published in the journal Diabetologia says that one of these drinks is tea. This conclusion comes after a systematic review of 19 cohort studies with more than one million participants.
The results indicate that drinking at least 4 cups of tea per day can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 17%, while those who drank 1 to 3 cups experienced a reduction of only 4%.
Researchers say the reason for tea’s potential anti-diabetic effects could be due to its anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds. likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes.
What intrigued the researchers even more was that these associations were observed regardless of the type of tea the participants consumed and their gender.
Professor Lee added: “While more research is needed to determine the exact dose and mechanisms behind these observations, our findings suggest that drinking tea is beneficial in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but only at high doses (at least four cups). in a day”.
He continued, “It is possible that certain components in teaThey, like polyphenols, may reduce blood glucose levels, but a sufficient amount of these bioactive compounds may be required to be effective. It may also explain why there was no association between tea drinking and type 2 diabetes in our cohort study, because we did not look at increased tea consumption.”
The researchers noted that the study is observational and therefore no definitive conclusion can be drawn about the health benefits of tea, and the association can only be monitored and the existing data analyzed. Lifestyles and other psychological factors may have played a role, and the tea is also believed to have a positive psychological effect on the body as it helps relax the mind and create a sense of well-being among those who drink it.
Furthermore, it demonstrates the power of natural elements to help prevent or mitigate conditions, and according to the Defeat Diabetes Foundation, guava, a common tropical fruit, can help manage blood sugar levels.
The foundation explains: “Guavas have also been directly linked to helping prevent type 2 diabetes: a recent study showed that eating guavas can help lower and regulate blood glucose levels, and guavas are extremely low in the glycemic index and glycemic load.” in the blood, making it a very healthy food for diabetics and those at high risk of developing diabetes.”
And the site continued, “Even the leaves of the guava tree, which is gaining popularity as a type of tea, has shown promising results as a natural treatment for diabetes, and as a tool for preventing type 2 diabetes as well.” This study was conducted in 2016 by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, The aim of their study was to determine the potential benefits of guava in preventing diabetes.
In their report, they concluded, “Guava fruit without the peel is more effective in lowering blood sugar as well as total cholesterol, triglycerides and LDL cholesterol, and it also increases levels of good HDL cholesterol.”