Recently, there has been a viral trend of shaken tea filled with condensed milk topping and powdered milk. Many people immediately think of diabetes because the drink contains sweet ingredients.

According to Detikhealth, the Indonesian Ministry of Health warns that cases of diabetes mellitus in Indonesia are forecasted to increase this year, with one of the related factors being lifestyle. The diabetes cases will likely increase by approximately 12 percent in 2023.

It is a sincere problem. The lifestyle that goes hand in hand with the prevalence of sweet food and drinks is hard to anticipate. However, it doesn't mean it is impossible to minimize the negative impact.

Consuming sweet food and drinks can be controlled well. Although sweet tea is still a favorite among everyone, especially in Indonesia, there are many ways to control the sugar content used.

Tea is still a favorite drink, as recorded by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) from September 2016 to September 2021, which states that the average per capita consumption of tea bags per week was 2.79 grams in September 2021. This figure increased by 0.72 percent compared to March 2021, which was 2.77 grams.

Considering the enthusiasm of the people in consuming tea, anticipatory measures are needed to prevent excessive consumption. If it happens, it will harm health, as it increases the risk of diabetes mellitus.

One way to prevent this is by consuming tea using a sweetener other than sugar, namely Sorbitol. This natural sugar substitute is found in many fruits such as apples, dates, berries, and peaches. Compared to granulated sugar, Sorbitol has relatively low calories, about 60 percent of the calorie content of granulated sugar.

Its health benefits include maintaining blood sugar levels, maintaining dental health, and overcoming constipation. Considering its significant positive impact, it is not wrong to use Sorbitol when enjoying tea. Here are the formulations: Sorbitol, reddish red bake table, strawberry juice, strawberry fla, and vanilla fla.

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