Blueberry tea attracts attention as possible diabetes treatment

A herbal tea with blueberry as its base attracts the attention of medical researchers at the Menzies Institute for its potential to reduce insulin dependence in diabetics.

SOURCE: Medical Research – Read entire story here.

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