Does green tea reduce risk of type 2 diabetes?

Not just your waistline, green tea may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes too, a study published in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism notes.

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Based on a meta-analysis of 27 studies that involved 2,194 participants, the study also noted that long-term trials assessing the effects of green tea supplementation on glycemic control are needed.

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Type 2 diabetes, caused due to insulin, is a significant global public health challenge, according to World Health Organization.

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Anam Golandaz, Clinical Dietician at Masina Hospital, explained that green tea is a "great alternative" to sugary and caloric sodas and energy drinks, which contains lots of sugars and calories.

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Green tea, which is one of the least processed teas made from unoxidised leaves of camellia sinensis, has been linked to the prevention of type 2 diabetes due to the presence of catechins.

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According to Anam Golandaz, one should limit to drinking two cups of green tea daily which may help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes in the near future.

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