Sweet Fruit, Is Mangga Safe To Consume Diabetics? This Is The Explanation

Mangoes (Fotp: Freepik/iwankrwn)

JAKARTA - Mangoes are known as one of the sweet and refreshing tropical fruits. However, many diabetics or prediabetes often avoid it because they are considered to contain high sugar.

Interestingly, a new study by George Mason University revealed that the consumption of mangoes has surprising benefits for adults who are at risk of developing diabetes.

Reporting from the Times of India page, although mangoes are known to contain high sugar content, these sweets can actually help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce body fat in individuals with prediabetic conditions.

In a six-month clinical trial, researchers compared mango consumption daily with low sugar snacks. During the study, they monitored blood glucose levels, insulin response, and the participants' body composition.

The results show participants who consume one mango every day experience better glycemic control, increased insulin sensitivity, and decreased body fat levels compared to those who eat low sugar snacks.

According to the researchers, these findings suggest that it is not only an important sugar content, but also the overall nutritional context of the whole food consumed.

This study confirms that natural sugar found in mangoes comes with fiber, vitamins, and various other important nutrients that help reduce the negative effect of sugar on the body.

Unlike processed snacks that contain additional sugar, whole fruit such as mangoes provides health benefits that support metabolic functions and prevent fat buildup.

In the study, participants were divided into two groups. The first group received one fresh mango every day, while the second group was given a low- sugar granola bar.

After six months, groups routinely consuming mangoes showed better glucose regulation, increased insulin sensitivity, and body fat loss compared to low sugar snack groups.

Researchers say this is the first long-term clinical trial to prove the metabolic benefits and body composition of mango consumption in adults with prediabetes conditions.

According to Raedeh Basiri, assistant professor at George Mason University, individuals with prediabetes should not only focus on the amount of sugar consumed, but also on the way the sugar is served.

"Consuming whole fruit like a mango every day can be a practical and useful strategy to prevent diabetes," said Basiri.

This study also challenges the general view that all foods high in sugar are harmful. By considering the fiber and micronutrient content in it, sweet fruit such as mangoes can actually help maintain metabolic health, control body fat, and lower the risk of diabetes.

Nutritionists recommend adding mangoes into a balanced food menu as a delicious and effective way to keep blood sugar levels stable.