Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Study: Mangoes Better Than Bread for Diabetics?
Doctors studied if mangoes were okay for people with diabetes.
They found eating mangoes didn't raise blood sugar as much as bread.
People with diabetes ate mangoes for two months, and their blood sugar got better.
They also lost weight.
The doctors say that eating mangoes is okay if you eat a small amount and replace bread.
Always ask your doctor or a nutritionist for advice.
Study suggests mangoes can be a beneficial breakfast alternative for people with type 2 diabetes.
Researchers from Fortis C-DOC Hospital and N-DOC, New Delhi, conducted the study.
Mangoes, specifically Safeda, Dasheri, and Langda varieties, were tested against bread.
Mangoes showed similar or lower blood sugar responses compared to bread in initial tests.
An eight-week trial indicated improved metabolic markers in diabetic participants eating mangoes.
- Who
- Study conducted by researchers at Fortis C-DOC Hospital and N-DOC.
- What
- Study indicates controlled mango consumption may benefit individuals with type 2 diabetes.
- When
- The study was recently conducted.
- Where
- The study was conducted in New Delhi.
- Why
- To assess the impact of mango consumption on individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Traditional Dietary Advice
Recent Research Findings
Mango Consumption for Diabetics
Traditional Dietary Advice
Mangoes were traditionally discouraged for diabetics.
Recent Research Findings
Recent studies suggest controlled consumption may be beneficial.
- Study Locations
- New Delhi
- Primary Researchers
- Dr. Sugandha Kehar, Dr. Anoop Misra
- Key Finding
- Mangoes may improve glycemic control and reduce insulin resistance.
- Study Duration
- Eight weeks
- Mango Varieties Tested
- Safeda, Dasheri, Langda
