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Insulin Secretion

The process by which the body releases insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.

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Jan 26, 2026

What is the evidence on honey ingestion and short‑term postprandial glucose spikes in people with diabetes?

Clinical and experimental evidence on and short‑term postprandial glucose in is mixed: several acute oral sugar tolerance tests report smaller or comparable immediate glucose rises after honey than af...

Jan 26, 2026

Can manuka honey raise blood glucose in people with diabetes on insulin or sulfonylureas?

contains digestible carbohydrates (primarily glucose and fructose) and therefore can raise blood glucose when eaten, even though some studies report a lower glycaemic response than pure glucose or tab...