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Mango Daily Boosts Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes Study

10/3/2025

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Daily mango intake for 24 weeks improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity in adults with prediabetes.
The study, led by Raedeh Basiri at George Mason University, compared mango to a calorie-matched granola bar.
Fasting glucose reached 107.0 mg/dL in mango participants versus 125.3 mg/dL in controls.
Mango eaters had lower body fat and better waist-to-hip ratio, underscoring context over sugar content.

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Story summary

Daily mango intake for 24 weeks improved fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity in adults with prediabetes.
The study, led by Raedeh Basiri at George Mason University, compared mango to a calorie-matched granola bar.
Fasting glucose reached 107.0 mg/dL in mango participants versus 125.3 mg/dL in controls.
Mango eaters had lower body fat and better waist-to-hip ratio, underscoring context over sugar content.