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One natural remedy that might help keep you diabetes-free: turmeric, an herb used in curry powder and available in dietary supplement form.<\/span><\/p>\n

Research on turmeric and diabetes includes a study published in the journalDiabetes Care<\/em>\u00a0in 2012.<\/p>\n

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In a clinical trial involving 240 people with prediabetes (a condition in which blood sugar levels are abnormally high but not high enough to warrant a diabetes diagnosis), researchers observed that those given turmeric supplements for nine months were less likely to develop diabetes compared to study members given a placebo for the same time period.<\/p>\n

Black Tea<\/h3>\n

Sipping black tea may help control diabetes, a study suggests. For the study, scientists looked at compounds extracted from green tea, oolong tea, and black tea. Of the three extracts, polysaccharides (a class of carbohydrates that includes starch and cellulose) derived from black tea were found to be most effective at slowing the absorption of blood sugar (also known as glucose). The black tea polysaccharides also appeared to be most effective at fighting free radicals (chemical by-products known to damage DNA and suppress the immune system).<\/p>\n

In people with diabetes, glucose accumulates in the blood instead of entering cells, which can ultimately cause damage to the heart and kidneys. Past research suggests that natural substances such as cinnamon, curcumin (a compound found in the curry spice turmeric), andginseng<\/a>\u00a0may also help fight diabetes.<\/p>\n

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Matcha<\/h3>\n

A favorite among tea connoisseurs, matcha is a type of\u00a0green tea<\/a>\u00a0that comes in powdered form. As one of the few teas that contain the entire leaf of the Camellia sinensis plant, matcha is said to boast more antioxidant power than most tea varieties.<\/span><\/p>\n

While scientists have yet to determine whether matcha delivers more antioxidants than other teas, there’s some evidence that matcha may offer certain health benefits. For instance, a preliminary study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food in 2009 found that matcha may help reduce cholesterol levels and keep blood sugar in check.<\/p>\n

Although research on matcha’s unique health effects is somewhat limited, a great deal of studies suggest that green tea in general may help protect against many health conditions (including high blood pressure, diabetes, and even some forms of cancer). Just don’t go overboard\u2014due to the caffeine content, green tea may increase risk of problems like insomnia and headache when consumed in excess (i.e., more than five cups a day).<\/p>\n