A Prospective, Randomised, Controlled Study on the Effect of Black Tea on Newly Detected Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Tea is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world and is known for its high polyphenol content that has various health benefits. This investigation aims to study the potential of black tea compounds on subjects with new onset Type 2 diabetes mellitus. For this, 30 subjects with newly detected type 2 diabetes mellitus will be randomly enrolled into the study and will be advised to consume black tea on daily basis in a stipulated quantity. Anthropometric measurements, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, glycaemic and lipid profiles along with creatinine values will be analyzed during the study period. The effects of regular black tea consumption will then be assessed by observing the changes in the biochemical parameters at the end of the scheduled 12th week visit. A positive result will help us to popularise black tea as a safe as also a beneficial beverage for diabetic patients.