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There are many health benefits associated withdrinking tea, includinglowering your blood sugar.
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That doesn’t mean that all tea makes a positive impact on blood sugar, though.
Your blood sugar increases when you have sweet tea.
Black tea can help your glucose levels.
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Caffeine can raise blood sugar.
“Teas, unless herbal or decaffeinated, contain caffeine,” Chan says.
“Caffeine in and of itself can raise your blood sugar because of its stimulating effect.”
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Sour tea is good for blood sugar.
Green tea contains EGCG.
If you’ve heard thatgreen teais healthy for you, you’ve heard correctly.
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Tea helps you avoid dehydration.
While dehydration can cause fatigue and confusion, it can also result in increased blood sugar.
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