
Acacia Honey and Blood Sugar: What the Research Actually Says
Acacia honey is sold as the diabetic-friendly honey, usually with a glycemic index of 32. That number is unsourced — here is what has actually been measured.
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Acacia honey is sold as the diabetic-friendly honey, usually with a glycemic index of 32. That number is unsourced — here is what has actually been measured.

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