64 participants with type 2 diabetes were recruited, all of whom were aged between 30 and 60.
They consumed camomile tea three times per day immediately after meals for eight weeks.
A control group also followed this routine, but they drank water instead.
The camomile tea group had significantly reduced HbA1c (your average blood glucose (sugar) levels for the last two to three months) and serum insulin levels, as well as significantly increased total antioxidant capacity compared to those in the control group.
It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.
Foods with a high GI ranking will send blood sugar levels soaring so are best to be avoided.
These include:
Type 2 diabetes often goes undetected because the symptoms are often subtle or non-existent in the initial stages.
If you experience symptoms, the most common include:
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Type 2 diabetes: Drink this tea daily to reduce blood sugar and boost insulin sensitivity - Express
