A new study suggests that eating olive oil before carbohydrates could help regulate blood sugar levels. In experiments involving mice, researchers found that consuming olive oil before carbohydrates slowed digestion and triggered a combination of hormonal and nerve signals that helped control blood glucose. The effects were also observed in mice with type 2 diabetes, highlighting a potential new approach to managing blood sugar through meal sequencing. The findings suggest that the order in which foods are consumed may influence the body’s metabolic response. However, further research in humans is needed to determine whether the same benefits occur in people and whether this approach could complement existing diabetes management strategies.
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