Treatment of diabetes mellitus
The consumption of pure honey for type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients has a distinct association with potentially lower glycemic index than the usual processed sweeteners that are in use for diabetic patients. The comparison of dextrose with honey can significantly lower the rise in plasma glucose levels for diabetic patients. Intake of honey can also cause reduction in blood homocysteine levels, blood lipids, and C-reactive proteins (CRP) in hyper-lipidemic patients. Honey helps to reduce diabetes by stimulating the insulin secretion, elevating hemoglobin concentration, decreasing blood glucose levels, and improving lipid profile.