23/10/2021
Best Teas for People With Diabetes
Peppermint Tea
Adding peppermint tea to your drink rotation may help you feel calmer — and that’s good news for your A1C. “For individuals with type 2 diabetes who have high stress levels, the calming effects of peppermint tea may be beneficial, because reduced stress can often improve blood glucose levels,” says Palinski-Wade. According to the University of California in San Francisco, stress can raise your blood sugar levels and make them more difficult to control.
In one past study, researchers found that the peppermint aroma (which you can get when taking a whiff of your tea!), helped reduce anxiety, frustration, and fatigue for drivers exposed to the scent. And another study, published in October 2019 in the Journal of Pain Research, found that the aroma of peppermint helped reduce pain and anxiety caused by intravenous catheterization, and the researchers suggest that before this procedure, the peppermint aromatherapy is recommended.
A Final Word on Preparing and Drinking Tea if You Have Diabetes
Whatever tea you choose, just remember these guidelines. “If you have diabetes it’s important to keep the beverage sugar-free, stick to mainstream green, herbal, or black teas, and monitor when you should cut off caffeine intake to help support your best sleep,” advises Stefanski. Here’s to enjoying a cozy cup of tea — for your health!