Sweet science: honey may help fight insulin resistance

NCT ID NCT05427799

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Jordan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

INSULIN RESISTANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jordan University Hospital

Amman, Amman, Jordan, 11942, Jordan
The University of Jordan

Amman, Amman, Jordan, 11942, Jordan

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