Can people with diabetes drink water infused with licorice root slices?

Diabetes patients should exercise caution when considering the consumption of licorice root tablets soaked in water. Licorice root tablets, as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, have various pharmacological effects. However, the glycyrrhizin content in licorice can be converted into glucuronic acid and glucose in the body, which may affect blood glucose levels in diabetes patients. Therefore, although drinking water infused with licorice root tablets might help alleviate symptoms such as coughing under certain circumstances, diabetes patients should not consume it casually, especially not as a regular beverage or a substitute for medication. Before deciding to consume it, diabetic patients should consult the advice of a physician or nutritionist and make judgments based on their individual medical conditions and physical status. Additionally, monitoring changes in blood glucose levels is also important to ensure stable glycemic control.