Can diabetic patients drink dandelion and bitter tea?
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, diabetic patients can drink dandelion and Ilex kudingcha (hard-leaf holly tea), but should avoid excessive consumption. From the perspective of ingredients and effects, dandelion contains components such as dandelion polysaccharides and taraxasterol, which may help regulate blood glucose levels. The saponins present in Ilex kudingcha can regulate glucose metabolism and help lower blood sugar levels. However, as Ilex kudingcha has a cold nature, patients should control the amount consumed.
Generally speaking, diabetic patients can drink dandelion and Ilex kudingcha (a type of tea), but should avoid excessive consumption.
From the perspective of composition and effects, dandelion contains components such as dandelion polysaccharides and taraxasterol. Dandelion polysaccharides have a certain blood glucose-lowering effect, helping regulate blood sugar levels by promoting insulin secretion and improving insulin resistance. Additionally, dandelion's functions of clearing heat and detoxifying, as well as promoting diuresis and reducing edema, can help alleviate symptoms such as heatiness and edema commonly experienced by diabetic patients. Ilex kuding contains abundant saponins, which can regulate glucose metabolism in the body and promote the breakdown and utilization of glucose, thereby lowering blood sugar levels. Its effects of clearing internal heat, improving vision, and enhancing cognitive function also help alleviate symptoms such as irritability and blurred vision in diabetic patients.
Although dandelion and Ilex kuding tea offer some benefits for diabetes, Ilex kuding tea is inherently cold in nature. Diabetic patients often have relatively weak spleen and stomach function, and excessive consumption may damage the yang energy of the spleen and stomach, leading to dysfunction of the spleen and stomach and causing symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Diabetic patients should closely monitor their blood glucose levels after consuming dandelion and Ilex kuding tea. If abnormalities occur, they should adjust or discontinue consumption promptly and consult a physician.
