Can Tea Help With Diabetes?

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Can Tea Help With Diabetes?

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Type II diabetes is one of today's most common health

conditions. As the rate of obesity has increased in this country,

so has the incidence of diabetes. It's becoming more and more

important to understand how to prevent diabetes, as well as the

best ways to treat it if we discover that we're already

affected.

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Can Tea Help With Diabetes?

Copyright © 2006 Marcus Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

Type II diabetes is one of today's most common health

conditions. As the rate of obesity has increased in this country,

so has the incidence of diabetes. It's becoming more and more

important to understand how to prevent diabetes, as well as the

best ways to treat it if we discover that we're already

affected.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or

properly use insulin, the hormone that converts sugar and other

food into energy. The most common type of diabetes seen today is

Type II, where insulin is produced (though sometimes not in a

high enough quantity), but is not used properly. This results in

a higher than normal level of blood glucose in the body. Type I

diabetes is diagnosed in childhood, and results from an inability

to produce insulin.

Doctors are not entirely sure what causes diabetes, but we do

know that family history plays a part. In addition, we know that

people who are obese and who do not get regular exercise are at a

much greater risk of developing Type II diabetes than those who

exercise and maintain a healthy weight.

Today, there are about 20.8 million people in the US with

diabetes. Nearly one third of these people don't realize they

have the disease. In addition, about 54 million people in the US

are pre-diabetic, meaning their blood glucose levels are higher

than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed with diabetes.

Complications from diabetes include blindness, kidney problems,

heart disease, stroke, nerve damage and foot and skin problems.

Prevention is critical when it comes to diabetes, and even many

people who are already pre-diabetic can reduce their blood

glucose levels naturally to prevent their pre-diabetic state from

turning into diabetes. In addition, some patients who already

have Type II diabetes are able to control their condition with

lifestyle changes.

To protect yourself from diabetes, it's critical to maintain a

healthy weight. Eat natural unprocessed foods that are rich in

fiber and nutrients. Avoid sugar and white flour, because both of

these foods tend to leave us with an excess of insulin.

Exercise every day. Not only can exercise help you keep your

weight in check, but it can help your body more effectively use

the food you consume, helping to prevent your blood sugar levels

constant.

Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight are the two most

important ways to prevent diabetes, and to help control your

insulin even if you've already been diagnosed. But, scientists

are also discovering that there might be a secret weapon in the

fight against diabetes, and it's safe and simple.

Drink tea. Both green and black teas have been shown to help

control blood sugar levels. One study, in particular, performed

by the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology in Calcutta, India,

showed that tea had a significant effect on the blood glucose

levels of diabetic mice. When the mice were given tea, their

blood sugar levels stayed consistent and did not rise above

normal levels.

Tea, particularly green tea, has been shown to be effective in

preventing, and even treating, many forms of disease. It has been

shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer's

disease, and even cancer. And, some studies have shown green tea

to even be an effective adjunct to traditional cancer therapies.

Some researchers have found that traditional cancer treatments,

like chemotherapy, are more effective when green tea is used in

conjunction with the treatment.

Tea helps keep insulin levels constant in the blood, helping to

regulate it naturally. Though most studies showing tea as an

effective health protector have recommended green tea over black,

this study on diabetes found no difference between the two. So,

whether your preference is green tea or black, it may be helpful

in the fight against diabetes.

For some pre-diabetics who are trying to ensure that their

problems don't progress, adding tea to your diet may be an easy

way to help get your blood sugar levels back to normal. Of

course, you will need to continue with your healthy diet and

exercise routine, as well.

And, even for those who already have Type II diabetes, a regular

regimen of tea may help you keep your blood sugar regulated with

less medication, when used along with proper diet and exercise.

Of course, as with any other alternative therapy, talk with your

doctor. Tea is not designed to replace any medications you're

already taking, and should not be used as a substitute for diet

and exercise. And, beware of drinking highly sweetened tea.

Adding sugar to the tea may negate any benefits the tea offers.

Use a doctor approved artificial sweetener if you like your tea

sweetened.

So, add some tea to your diet. Whether hot or cold, black or

green, tea is good for you. And, particularly if one of your

health goals is to prevent or treat Type II diabetes, tea may be

a simple and effective way to help meet those goals.

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Marcus Stout is the President of the Golden Moon Tea

Company. Golden Moon Tea carefully selects the finest

rare and orthodox teas, which are processed slowly

and handcrafted with extreme care. At their website,

you can learn more about their current tea offerings,

including their exceptional green tea

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black tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea),

oolong tea (also known as wu-long and wu long tea)

and chai. Visit http://www.goldenmoontea.com for

all details concerning the Golden Moon Tea Company's

fine line of teas.