3. Prevent types 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition. With this condition, the pancreas creates insulin, but the cells of the body do not respond to the insulin production properly, which results in what is known as insulin resistance. Initially, the pancreas will make more insulin in order to help the cells of the body digest glucose, but over time, the pancreas cannot keep up with the production of insulin, and as a result, the glucose starts to accumulate in the bloodstream, which can result in devastating consequences and even death.
Cherries can help to combat the development of type 2 diabetes. That’s because they contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Even more importantly, cherries have a very low glycemic index, so they do not cause sharp increases and decreases in the blood glucose and insulin levels. As a result, this fruit serves as a protective agent against diabetes. It can also be a powerful way to manage the condition if you already have it.