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Dear Nadine, My husband is diabetic and on medication. Is green tea safe for him to drink?
-Patricia
Dear Patricia,
In general, green tea appears to be helpful for diabetics. One human study found that green tea reduces the risk of developing Type II diabetes, while animal studies have shown that it lowers blood sugar, enhances glucose tolerance and protects against damage to insulin-producing cells. It may even be able to improve the release of insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas!
But for those taking medicaiton for their diabetes, drinking green tea (especially a lot of it) may not be a good idea. That's because the caffeine in green tea can make blood sugar control more difficult in some people. This shouldn't be a problem if the green tea is decaffeinated. However, be sure to buy green tea that's been decaffeinated through the effervescent or carbon dioxide process, which preserves the catechins. And, as always consult your physician before drinking green tea, especially when taking any medications.
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