Although diabetics are encouraged to avoid or limit fats and especially saturated fats from animal products, experts are now telling us that coconut oil is one fat that can safely help regulate blood glucose levels and protect against insulin resistance.

The most important fact regarding coconut oil is that it is made up of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) rather than long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs). A recent study published by The American Diabetes Association, concluded that, “dietary...