Large amounts of glucose, or sugar, in our blood can be harmful to health as we known and in today's world this is happening more frequently due to us having, in general, a less healthy diet. When we have
'high blood sugar', we are classed as having diabetes or 'having hyperglycemia'. At this stage doctors usually prescribe a variety of medications that help lower blood glucose levels or increase insulin production. It is however becoming more common now though to be able to reverse the effects of diabetes for some people by simply changing to a better diet, more exercise and generally a healthier way of living.
If you have high sugar levels, you should
see your doctor to be properly diagnosed. In addition, to the medication you are prescribed you can also take certain infusions that
help lower blood sugar. In this article, we will tell you which are the
6 best teas to help lower blood sugar.
H2 Green tea infusion
In terms of tea, this is one of
the healthiest and most recognised and widely consumed today. This is due to the tea plant, Camellia sinensis, having a wide variety of health benefits. These include
antioxidants, its ability to strengthen bones and the protection it provides to the
cardiovascular system according to research.
Various investigations have determined that consuming green tea daily helps to lower high blood sugar levels making it highly recommended for those suffering from
diabetes.
To prepare this super healthy green tea add approximately 2 tablespoons of green tea to a cup of hot water and let it brew for 15 minutes.
H3 Eucalyptus infusion
Normally a natural eucalyptus tea is recommended as a drink to treat the symptoms of the common cold rather than diabetes. This aromatic green tree, however also has properties that help lower blood sugar levels and are good for your diet.
To prepare this type of tea, take two eucalyptus leaves, wash them well and put them in a pot with hot or boiling water. When it boils, wait 10 minutes, strain the water and drink it and.... voila!
H2 Cinnamon Infusion
Cinnamon is a well known spice due to its many health benefits. Not only is it a powerful
natural anti-inflammatory and antibiotic, but including it in your diet and especially teas can help to control cholesterol and sugar levels
controlling diabetes type 1.
This tea can be prepared with both ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks. To make it with a cinnamon stick,
boil a it in water for 10 minutes. In the case of making it with cinnamon powder, add 1 teaspoon for each cup of water and stir well for a very flavour some tea. Of course you can also add this to a cup of regular back tea to spice it up as many people do.
H2 Chamomile infusion
Chamomile is one of the medicinal plants best known for its
digestive properties. However, its benefits do not end there. This plant also helps to
increase the production of insulin, thus regulating the levels of glucose in the blood. Its consumption is therefore recommended for people with diabetes.
But do you know how to prepare this infusion? It is enough to boil a few pieces of chamomile in a cup of water. Then, you will have to let it
rest for 15 minutes and strain it. After doing this you can drink it and enjoy its health benefits.
H2 Fenugreek Infusion
Although this
Asian plant is perhaps less well known, used widely as a condiment in the world of cooking and gastronomy. It is also recommended to those people with
type II diabetes once again due to it's healthy habit of
lowering blood glucose levels according to various research.
This infusion is prepared with approximately
15 grams of fenugreek for each cup of water (which must have previously reached its boiling point). After adding the fenugreek to the water, simply let it sit for a few minutes before drinking it as a healthy tea infusion.
H2 Ginseng Infusion
Ginseng is widely used in those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes to lower sugar levels because it has a substance called
"panaxanes". Not just one study but various, have shown that this substance
helps increase insulin secretion, which will help the body regulate blood sugar levels.
If you want to enjoy the health benefits of this medicinal plan in a tea, you only need ginseng and water. Add about
5 grams of ginseng for every cup of boiling water. Once prepared let it rest for 10 minutes and you are ready to go. Likewise, you can also choose to sweeten this tea with other foods such as honey.
Of course, before trying any of these natural teas to lower sugar,
please consult your doctor, since they may not be compatible with your treatment and be harmful to your health.
