Red wine and tea may help type 2 diabetes patients metabolize sugars and starches properly, according to research published in the February 2008 issue of Journal of Food Biochemistry. But the study's authors warn that more research is necessary before prescribing a bottle (or a kettle) a day. People living with type 2 diabetes must keep blood sugar levels down to prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and possible damage to eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. "Red wine and tea contain.....

	To read the complete article, click here (you must be a signed-in subscriber to access content on Wine Spectator Online.) Learn how to become a Wine Spectator Online subscriber.

Previous story: Austria's Tour De Force