Diabetes affects more than 425 million people globally (Source: International Diabetes Federation) and today’s World Diabetes Day provides food and beverage businesses with an opportunity to consider what more they can do to support global efforts to tackle Type II diabetes.

Overweight and obesity rates might be leveling off, but as more nations become more developed, waist expansion is spreading worldwide. In fact, the global girth rate appears to be untouched by an equally epidemic and persistent obsession with diets—diets of all kinds and of all claims.

Increased fat deposits in the liver can be caused a poor diet and do little or no exercise, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Ojamin can help counteract these side effects and can potentially lead to a reversal in Type 2 Diabetes. 

Since monk fruit is a zero-calorie sweetener and does not affect blood sugar levels,  Steviva believes that it is a good option for people with diabetes who are managing carbohydrate and sugar intake.

"Raisins are excellent food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)," said James W. Anderson, MD, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.