Glass of red wine a day 'treats diabetes by helping body regulate blood sugar levels'
Glass of red wine a day 'treats diabetes by helping body regulate blood sugar levels'
Nov 21, 2010 6
A small glass of red wine every day could keep adult diabetes under control, scientists claimed last night.
A new study found that the drink contains high concentrations of chemicals that help the body regulate levels of sugar in the blood.
Just a small glass of red contained as many of these active ingredients as a daily dose of an anti-diabetic drug, the researchers found.
Although the study didn't look at the effects of wine on people, its authors believe moderate drinking as part of a calorie controlled diet could protect against type 2 diabetes.
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