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Honey and Blood Glucose

The effect of honey on blood glucose levels in people with diabetes.

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Jan 17, 2026
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How does honey affect diabetics?

Honey raises blood glucose—like all carbohydrates—so people with diabetes must treat it as a measured source of added sugar rather than a medicine; some short-term studies show smaller immediate blood...

Jan 19, 2026
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What high‑quality randomized controlled trials directly compare monofloral honeys (e.g., manuka) to polyfloral/wildflower honeys on glucose and lipid outcomes?

The available high‑quality randomized controlled trial (RCT) evidence directly pitting monofloral honeys (for example, clover or robinia) against polyfloral/wildflower honeys on glucose and lipid outc...

Feb 2, 2026

Diabetes and honey

Research on is mixed: several animal and small human studies report metabolic or antioxidant benefits and potential wound‑healing advantages, but randomized trials also show that routine consumption c...

Jan 8, 2026

Are there risks or interactions from using honey as a treatment for dementia in elderly patients?

Current research paints honey as a biologically active substance with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and cholinesterase-modulating properties that might help preserve cognition, but the clinical evide...

Jan 6, 2026

How does manuka honey's glycemic index compare to other sweeteners for people with diabetes?

Manuka honey typically registers as a moderate–GI sweetener, often reported in the mid‑50s (about 54–59 or ~57 in several sources), which places it below pure glucose (GI 100) and generally below or s...