PALM SUGAR FOR HEALTH

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a global health problem with increasing prevalence. Controlling blood sugar levels through herbal interventions has become a popular alternative due to its accessibility, relative affordability, and minimal side effects. Palm sugar has a low glycemic index, while cinnamon contains active compounds that can improve insulin sensitivity. A total of 40 respondents diagnosed with type 2 DM were divided into an intervention group (n=20) given palm sugar and cinnamon herbal tea, and a control group (n=20) who only received dietary education. The intervention was given for 14 days at a dose of one glass per day. Fasting blood sugar levels were measured before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests. The majority of respondents were aged 45-60 years (65%), female (60%), and had a family history of type 2 diabetes (55%). The intervention group experienced a significant decrease in fasting blood sugar levels of 32.8 mg/dL (from 182.5±21.3 mg/dL to 149.7±18.5 mg/dL; p<0.001), while the control group only experienced a decrease of 6.3 mg/dL (p=0.087). Comparison between the two groups showed a significant difference (p<0.01).

Source : Devi Susanti, Arpina Fajarnita, Herlitawati, H., & Taufik Hidayat. (2025). Effectiveness of Palm Sugar and Cinnamon Herbal Tea on Blood Sugar Levels Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Experimental Study in the Community. Jurnal EduHealth, 16(04), 1844–1851. Retrieved from https://ejournal.seaninstitute.or.id/index.php/healt/article/view/7729