In the process of maintaining a balanced diet, many diabetes patients often focus excessively on how to eat healthily and pay less attention to what they drink.

Below, we recommend three very cost-effective and effective teas that can help manage blood sugar levels.

These Three Teas Are Notorious for Fighting Diabetes (Image/Visual China)

1. Chinese Yam Tea

Chinese yam is known for its ability to strengthen the spleen and nourish the stomach, kidneys, and essence while also lowering blood glucose and promoting longevity.

According to Clinical Practical Materia Medica, as a plant-based ingredient that can be used both as food and medicine, Chinese yam has functions such as tonifying the spleen, benefiting the lungs, and consolidating the kidneys and essence.

Its therapeutic effects are primarily aimed at treating diabetes characterized by excessive eating, drinking, urination, and weight loss, which in clinical terms is described as “three more and one less.”

Therefore, Chinese yam tea is a staple dietary supplement for diabetes patients. Consistent consumption of this tea over time strengthens the functions of the lungs, spleen, and kidneys.

Historical prescriptions for diabetes often combine Chinese yam with coptis or trichosanthes root to enhance blood sugar-lowering effects.

How to make Chinese Yam Tea:

Use 250 grams of fresh Chinese yam, Peel and slice it, then boil it in a clay pot or an electric heating cup. Cover and let it steep for 15 minutes before drinking the liquid as a tea. The cooked slices of yam can be eaten as desired.

2. Enoki Mushroom Tea

Enoki mushrooms are rich in zinc and potassium. Potassium helps control blood sugar levels, while zinc enhances the conversion of proinsulin to insulin, improving the body's utilization of glucose and preventing blood sugar spikes.

Enoki mushrooms can also inhibit increases in blood lipids and cholesterol, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases associated with diabetes and reducing the incidence of diabetic complications.

They are suitable for people with hypertension, obesity, and the elderly because they are high in potassium and low in sodium.

Enoki mushroom tea is easy to prepare and makes for a convenient beverage for diabetes patients, especially those who are obese. Enoki mushrooms contain a high amount of linoleic acid, which aids in burning visceral fat. When dried and crushed, their cell walls are broken down, making it easier to absorb the fat-burning components when infused with hot water.

How to make Enoki Mushroom Tea:

1. Cut off the roots of the enoki mushrooms and separate them. About 200 grams of enoki mushrooms will make enough tea for four days.

2. Place the mushrooms on a tray and expose them to direct sunlight for three days until they turn a light golden color.

3. Chop the dried enoki mushrooms finely to ensure the active ingredients are easily extracted. Finely chopped mushrooms work best, and you can use a blender if desired.

4. Store the chopped mushrooms in an airtight container, refrigerate, and keep dry. Try to consume within one week. Add a desiccant for storage.

5. To prepare the tea, place about 5 grams (or one tablespoon) of the enoki mushroom powder in a thermos, add 300 to 500 milliliters of hot water, and let it sit for 30 minutes. Shake well before drinking, including the powder. You can drink 300 to 500 milliliters daily.

3. Goji Berry Tea

Goji berry tea is another excellent choice for diabetes patients looking to manage their blood sugar levels. Goji berries increase insulin sensitivity and lower blood glucose, while also improving post-meal glucose tolerance.

Regular consumption of goji berry tea can also provide good supplementary dietary therapy for diabetes.