A new study by George Mason University has found that eating mangoes may be linked to lowering a risk for Diabetes.
According to ScienceDaily, while the fruit itself may be considered “too sugary,” it may hold hidden benefits for those that are at risk of Diabetes.
This study titled “Daily Mango Intake Improves Glycemic and Body Composition Outcomes in Adults with Prediabetes: A Randomized Controlled Study” was originally published in “Foods” back in August of 2025.
This study revealed that eating mangoes daily showed “better blood sugar control and less body fat” than those eating a lower-sugar snack. These results indicated that it’s not just about the sugar levels, but how the sugar is packaged in whole foods, which makes a difference.
Additional health benefits of mangoes
Mangoes are rich in antioxidants, which may help improve insulin sensitivity and reduce inflammation. They are packed in nutrients, they are low in calories, they improve digestive health, and they support heart health.
They also have a lower glycemic image, which means that the cause a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels compared to High glycemic index (GI) foods.
In addition, mangoes tend to be rich in fiber, which regulates blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of glucose in the blood.
Dr. Raedeh Basiri is a registered dietitian and an assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at George Mason University’s College of Public Health.
Basiri found that “mangoes may offer protective factors for adults with Prediabetes.”
Basiri noted that “it is not just the sugar content that matters, but the overall food context that matters”; moreover, this study is the first long-term clinical trial to demonstrate both metabolic and body composition benefits of mangoes in Prediabetes.”
For Basiri, the goal is “to encourage people to include whole fruits, like mangoes, as part of healthy eating behaviors and practical dietary strategies for diabetes prevention.”
“Individuals at high risk of diabetes should not only focus on the sugar content of foods, but on how sugars are delivered,” Basiri added.
A prior study, from March of 2025, according to SciTechDaily, showed that mangoes may reduce insulin resistance in overweight or obese adults.
This study, which was published in “Nutrients,” suggested that “eating two cups of mangoes daily (100 calories) may “lower insulin levels and improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults with chronic low-grade inflammation.”
These findings underscore the importance of simple dietary choices and how they can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, which is associated with heart health.
