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Eating olive oil before carbs has a surprising effect on blood sugar

Eating olive oil before carbs may lower blood sugar

By · Published October 12, 2026  09:29 UTC · Updated October 12, 2026  10:24 UTC

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What happens when you eat olive oil before carbs?

According to coverage, consuming fat before carbohydrates reduces post-meal blood glucose.

Who stands to gain from this effect?

People who stand to lose from high blood sugar levels, such as those with type 2 diabetes.

Is this a long-term solution or a temporary fix?

Coverage does not yet specify whether this is a long-term solution or a temporary fix.

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  • Primary Driver: Eating olive oil before carbs may lower blood sugar
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Coverage from Science Daily and News-Medical suggests that consuming fat before carbohydrates reduces post-meal blood glucose. According to these sources, this may be beneficial for people who stand to lose from high blood sugar levels, such as those with type 2 diabetes.

The evidence for this effect comes from studies cited in Medical Xpress, where researchers found that food order can shift short-term blood sugar and insulin responses after a meal. However, coverage does not yet specify whether this is a long-term solution or a temporary fix, and more research is needed to confirm these findings.

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