Warm water mixed with diluted lemon (no sugar)
Helps the body relax, aids digestion of dinner.
Vitamin C in lemon may help increase insulin sensitivity slightly.
Note, do not make it too sour, avoid affecting the stomach.
Chamomile tea
According to the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation, chamomile tea helps:
Reduce fasting blood sugar.
Slight decrease in HbA1c after 8 weeks of use.
Support sleep, a very important factor for people with diabetes.
Warm ginger tea
Ginger helps improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation.
According to an NIH analysis, ginger reduces blood sugar by 8-12% when used regularly.
Drinking 150-200 ml at night is ideal.
unsweetened cinnamon tea
Cinnamon contains cinnamaldehyde, which can:
Reduce blood sugar after eating.
Helps cells absorb glucose more effectively.
It is very suitable to drink after a high-starchy dinner.
Note, people who are taking blood thinners should reduce the amount of cinnamon.
unsweetened nut milk (almonds, walnuts, soybeans)
Especially suitable for people with diabetes because:
Does not contain lactose.
Low GI, stabilizes blood sugar.
Helps reduce night hunger and sleep deeper.
unsweetened roasted black bean water
Does not increase blood sugar.
Polyphenols in black beans help improve glucose metabolism.
Good for the kidneys, organs are vulnerable in people with diabetes.
Lotus leaf water or lotus leaf tea
According to the Journal of Medicinal Food, lotus leaves have the ability to:
Reduce starch absorption.
Reduce glucose after eating.
purify the liver and slightly fat.
classical black tea
Helps stabilize HbA1c.
Increase natural insulin activity.
Drinking at night helps sleep deeply, without causing stimulation.
