Sweet science: honey may help fight insulin resistance

NCT ID NCT05427799

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether eating honey every day could help obese women with insulin resistance, a condition that can lead to diabetes. Twenty women took part, consuming honey or a sugar-based alternative for a set period. Researchers measured blood sugar, insulin, and other health markers to see if honey made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

honey

What this could lead to

If honey helps, it could offer a natural way to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce diabetes risk in obese women.

What could go wrong

This was a very small trial (20 women) with no phase, so results are preliminary. Honey is still sugar and may not benefit everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jordan University Hospital

    Amman, Amman, Jordan, 11942, Jordan

  • The University of Jordan

    Amman, Amman, Jordan, 11942, Jordan