
Along with doctor’s medicines, paying attention to diet is an important way to prevent this disease. Right diet plays a big role in keeping blood sugar balanced.

Meanwhile, many such natural foods have emerged which are said to be able to control the sugar level. These also include guava leaves, which are gradually coming into limelight.

Research shows that there are some elements present in guava leaves, which can prevent sudden increase in blood sugar. These can prove especially beneficial for type-2 diabetes patients.

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism in 2010 revealed that guava leaf tea can help in reducing insulin resistance and controlling sugar levels.

The easy way to consume it is to boil fresh leaves in water and drink it like tea. It can be taken either lukewarm or cold.

In countries like Japan, people have been including guava leaf tea in their diet for a long time. There it is considered beneficial for patients with diabetes and pre-diabetes.

However, experts believe that it is not right to depend only on guava leaves. Medicines, healthy diet, exercise and monitoring of blood sugar all together help in controlling diabetes.
Published at : 13 Oct 2025 06:10 PM (IST)
