Diabetes: 2 Fruits to eat

Two citrus fruits that work like Diabetes medication, and most people throw away the best part.

Let me break down two citrus fruits that actually support insulin function and have mechanisms surprisingly similar to common diabetes drugs.

1. Mosambi (Sweet Lime) → GI: 40–45 

Rich in flavonoids and fiber, mosambi works similarly to Acarbose, a diabetes medication that slows carbohydrate absorption in the intestine. It blunts that sharp post-meal blood sugar spike.

2. Orange (Santra) → GI: 50–52 

Everyone knows it's loaded with Vitamin C. But here's what most people miss it contains Hesperidin, a plant-based flavonoid that mimics Metformin in its action. It reduces inflammation across blood vessels, improves insulin sensitivity, and slows glucose release from the liver.

Now here's the part most people literally throw in the bin the peel. The peel contains 5–20x more flavonoids than the fruit itself. These flavonoids reduce oxidative stress, fight inflammation, improve insulin sensitivity, and help reverse metabolic dysfunction.

How to use the peel

Wash thoroughly → slice into pieces → add to water → sip throughout the day. Or dry the peel, powder it, and add to chutneys or herbal drinks.

When to eat these fruits

Best time → mid-morning around 11 AM or evening around 5 PM.

Mosambi → one full fruit.

Orange → half if large, full if small.

What NOT to do

Don't eat them right after a meal. Don't pair with desserts or sugary items. Try this 2–3 times a week for a month and check your sugar levels.