Wrinkled ‘super pea’ could help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes – study

According to the study, compared with eating smooth peas, wrinkled peas prevented sugar spikes (The John Innes Centre/PA)

A type of wrinkled pea may help control blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, a study suggests.

Scientists say incorporating the “super peas” into foods, in the form of whole pea seeds or flour, may help tackle the global type 2 diabetes epidemic.