diabetes is much more common and the raised blood sugar levels are usually caused by being overweight or not exercising enough.
While it is well known that reducing sugar and fat intake can help diabetes sufferers, a study has shown a common hot drink could also play a part.
A team from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China examined the results of 27 studies that trialled the use of green tea on participants.
Their report concluded that the drink "significantly" lowered fasting blood glucose - which is someone's blood sugar level in the morning before food or water. READ MORE: Sean Connery's widow on 'devastating effect' dementia had on Bond star - 'Took its toll'A "normal" fasting blood glucose level is considered 100 milligrams per decilitre (mg/dL).
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