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Hazelnuts: Potential Blood Sugar Stabilizer for Diabetics?

9/4/2025

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Hazelnuts may help stabilize blood sugar levels, according to some studies.
A 2011 study showed that 30 grams of mixed nuts, including hazelnuts, improved insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients.
Conversely, a 2013 study found no impact on fasting blood sugar in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Oleic acid in hazelnuts may further enhance insulin sensitivity.

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Story summary

Hazelnuts may help stabilize blood sugar levels, according to some studies.
A 2011 study showed that 30 grams of mixed nuts, including hazelnuts, improved insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes patients.
Conversely, a 2013 study found no impact on fasting blood sugar in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Oleic acid in hazelnuts may further enhance insulin sensitivity.