Herbal Tea in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced. It has become a major healthcare problem in India. High‐quality, low‐cost solutions adapted to the local context are critical to addressing the current crisis in the management of diabetes. Herbal tea consists of tulsi, guava and stevia, which has glucose lowering properties.The aim of this trial is to study the effect of a herbal tea in the glycemic response in the early type 2 diabetes.