Diabetics are normally careful about consuming sugar and carbohydrates because these turn into glucose, which breaks down in the bloodstream causing insulin spikes. The insulin spikes occur because insulin is used to convert glucose into energy. Virgin Coconut Oil has high levels of lauric acid, which breaks down in the liver, giving you energy without causing any insulin spike. Virgin Coconut Oil is great for diabetics is because it is rich in medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs