Diabetes: This fruit a day keeps diabetes away. Details here

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Synopsis

Study from Mexico suggest consumption of Avocado leads to reduced risk of diabetes in women. Study also points out that this consumption had no effect on men.

Even as Type 2 diabetes is on the rise across the world led by lifestyle changes, researchers have recently noted that having a fruit regularly leads to decreased chances of diabetes in women. Regular consumption of Avocado leads to lesser chances of this metabolic disorder. This was the conclusion based on studies conducted on some Mexican women, as per a report on Fox.

Upon analysis of the data from the Mexican National Survey of Health and Nutrition for the years 2012, 2016 and 2018, the findings were unique. 25,640 participants were surveyed of whom 59% were women and 60% of them had abdominal fat which is often attributed as a factor leading to insulin resistance and on set of diabetes.

In this, approximately 45% of the participants revealed their dietary practices including consuming avocado every day. Women consumed 29.8 grams on average and men consumed 34.7 grams on average.

Among women, those who consumed this fruit were found to be 20% less susceptible to diabetes after adjusting for various factors such as body weight, physical activity etc. This diabetes reducing effect was not seen in men. This research assumes significances as Hispanic community is more prone to diabetes than Americans.

Many nutritionists pointed out that this fruit is rich in Omega 3 fats, fiber, magnesium, potassium and Vitamins C, E and K. It is low on Carbohydrates which is high on glycemic index.

The researchers were careful to point out that avoiding diabetes entails regular physical activity, sustainable dietary practices, stress management and more apart from consuming this fruit. It is an overall process.

The findings of this research were published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition Dietetics.

Diabetes is of two types. Type 1 and 2. While Type 1 Diabetes results in no or less production of Insulin in the body leading to impaired metabolic system, Type 2 diabetes is a situation in which the body is unable to utilize the insulin produced by the Pancreas. The latter is generally associated with lifestyle changes.

FAQs:

Q1. Which country is regarded as the Diabetes capital of the world?

A1. With 17% of the total number of diabetes patients in the world, India is regarded as the diabetes capital of the world.

Q2. Give an example of any fruit that is good and bad for diabetics?

A2. While Guava being rich in Vitamin is regarded as being good for diabetes management, sugar loaded Mango is considered to be harmful.

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