Diabetes remains a chronic condition that affects millions when the body is fighting against production or use of insulin. This vital hormone regulates blood sugar and without appropriate functioning, the maintenance of healthy glucose levels can become difficult.
The management of the disease that changes life often requires important lifestyle adjustments. Patients generally modify their food plans and carefully follow the consumption of carbohydrates to maintain blood sugar in target ranges.
Although most fruits contain natural sugars, including citrus varieties such as lemons and oranges, they remain safe for diabetics when consumed in appropriate quantities. However, health professionals recommend consulting doctors or dietitists to determine the appropriate parties for individual needs.
The dietician Jennifer Pallian explained the advantages for GB News, saying: “Citrus fruits contain polyphenols, in particular flavanones such as Hesperridine and Naringin, which seem to support the long -term regulation of blood sugar that acute glycemic changes.”
Although most fruits contain natural sugars, including citrus varieties such as lemons and oranges, they remain safe for diabetics in moderation
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These natural substances seem to support the regulation of long -term blood sugar rather than causing immediate glycemic changes. Their action mechanisms involve complex interactions with digestive enzymes and glucose metabolism processes.
She continued: “In vitro and animal studies show that these compounds can inhibit the digest of starch enzymes (for example, α-amylase, α-glucosidase), reduce the activity of the glucose transporter (SGLT1, GLUT2) and reduce hepatic (hepatic) speed.
“However, many of these studies use much higher polyphenol doses than realistic through food.
Research has shown promising anti -diabetic effects of citrus fruits, in particular oranges. A 2018 study revealed that fiber -rich diets could reduce the risk of developing type two diabetes from 20 to 30%.
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It detailed the specific mechanisms involved, adding. “Studies in vitro and animal show that these compounds can inhibit the starch digesting enzymes (for example, α-amylase, α-glucosidase), reduce the activity of the glucose transporter (SGLT1, GLUT2) and reduce the flow of hepatic glucose (hepatic).”
These actions have potentially slowed down carbohydrate digestion and limit the absorption of glucose in the digestive system. Compounds can also influence the way the liver treats glucose after absorption.
However, Jennifer warned important research limitations. “Many of these studies use much higher polyphenol doses than realistic through a diet,” she noted.
Diabetes remains a chronic condition that affects millions
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But the research methodology varied somewhat, as Jennifer explained: “The results also vary according to the enzymatic species used, whether human, rats or microbials, which makes it difficult to extrapolate the results directly to human health.”
Despite these constraints, citrus polyphenols can provide advantages by delaying carbohydrate digestion and modulating the metabolism of hepatic glucose.
However, the expert pointed out that “more research using physiologically relevant doses and human enzymatic systems are necessary to confirm these mechanisms”.
Always consult your general practitioner or another healthcare professional before making substantial changes to your diet.