9 teas to help manage diabetes better

Black tea includes powerful plant chemicals such as theaflavins and thearubigins, which have been found to aid in the reduction of insulin resistance.

Black tea

Hibiscus tea helps persons with type 2 diabetes by lowering their blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

Hibiscus tea

Chamomile tea has anti-inflammatory qualities that may help lower blood sugar levels and minimise diabetes complications.

Chamomile tea

Green tea includes a powerful component known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has been shown to boost glucose absorption into muscle cells.

Green tea

Cinnamon tea has antioxidant characteristics that aid with obesity, enhance heart health, and lower triglycerides, all of which result in lower blood sugar levels.

Cinnamon tea

Curcumin, one of turmeric's key active ingredients, is well-known for its ability to lower blood sugar levels.

Turmeric tea

Ginger influences glycaemic regulation in the body by inhibiting enzymes involved in the carbohydrate metabolism process and increasing insulin sensitivity.

Ginger tea

Individuals with type 2 diabetes who are stressed may benefit from the relaxing benefits of peppermint tea, because reduced stress can often improve blood glucose levels.

Peppermint tea

This herbal tea, prepared from the leaves of a South African shrub, may be good for weight loss, which aids diabetics.

Rooibos tea