References & Scientific Sources

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Health News Today is committed to grounding our content in peer-reviewed research and reputable scientific sources. Below is a list of references supporting the topics discussed in our recent coverage of natural blood sugar support and the Mediterranean dietary tradition.

Oleocanthal & Olive Oil Compounds

1. Beauchamp, G. K., et al. (2005). Phytochemistry: Ibuprofen-like activity in extra-virgin olive oil. Nature, 437(7055), 45–46. nature.com/articles/437045a
2. Parkinson, L., & Cicerale, S. (2016). The Health Benefiting Mechanisms of Virgin Olive Oil Phenolic Compounds. Molecules, 21(12), 1734. mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/12/1734
3. Lozano-Castellón, J., et al. (2020). Health-promoting properties of oleocanthal and oleacein: Two secoiridoids from extra-virgin olive oil. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 60(15), 2532–2548.
4. Margiana, R., et al. (2022). Oleocanthal: A Bioactive Compound for Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Management. Nutrients, 14(13), 2700.

Cinnamon & Blood Glucose

1. Khan, A., et al. (2003). Cinnamon improves glucose and lipids of people with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 26(12), 3215–3218. diabetesjournals.org/care/26/12/3215
2. Allen, R. W., et al. (2013). Cinnamon Use in Type 2 Diabetes: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Annals of Family Medicine, 11(5), 452–459.
3. Akilen, R., et al. (2012). Cinnamon in glycaemic control: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Nutrition, 31(5), 609–615.
4. Costello, R. B., et al. (2016). Do Cinnamon Supplements Have a Role in Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes? Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(11), 1794–1802.

Mediterranean Diet & Type 2 Diabetes

1. Salas-Salvadó, J., et al. (2014). Prevention of Diabetes With Mediterranean Diets: A Subgroup Analysis of a Randomized Trial. Annals of Internal Medicine, 160(1), 1–10.
2. Estruch, R., et al. (2018). Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with a Mediterranean Diet Supplemented with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or Nuts. New England Journal of Medicine, 378(25), e34.
3. Schwingshackl, L., et al. (2017). Adherence to a Mediterranean Diet and Risk of Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Public Health Nutrition, 20(7), 1290–1302.

Type 2 Diabetes in Israel & Population Studies

1. International Diabetes Federation. (2025). IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th Edition. Brussels, Belgium. diabetesatlas.org
2. Ministry of Health, State of Israel. (2024). National Program for Quality Indicators in Community Healthcare: Diabetes Report.
3. Chodick, G., et al. (2020). Time Trends in Diabetes Incidence in a National Health Maintenance Organization in Israel. Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, 159, 107968.

Dr. Mark Hyman — Selected Publications

1. Hyman, M. (2016). Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. Little, Brown Spark.
2. Hyman, M. (2018). Food: What the Heck Should I Eat? Little, Brown Spark.
3. Hyman, M. (2020). Food Fix: How to Save Our Health, Our Economy, Our Communities, and Our Planet — One Bite at a Time. Little, Brown Spark.
4. Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. About Dr. Mark Hyman. my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22330-mark-hyman

General Type 2 Diabetes Resources

1. American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes — 2025. Diabetes Care, 48(Supplement 1).
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National Diabetes Statistics Report. cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics-report
3. World Health Organization. Diabetes Fact Sheet. who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diabetes