That's what researchers based at the University of Hull and Hull York Medical School have discovered.
The study involved patients who have Type 2 diabetes and the findings showed that there was an improvement in 'good' cholesterol and overall cholesterol was improved when patients consumed 45g of chocolate everyday.
The study was carried out over 16 weeks and patients were given three 15g bars of dark chocolate a day.
Steve Atkin is a Professor of Diabetes and Endocrinology, he also led the study. He said:
"People with Type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and since one of the main contributory factors to heart disease is a low level of HDL or 'good' cholesterol, the findings that dark chocolate can improve this, means the results of this study are hugely significant."
"Chocolate with a high cocoa content should be included in the diet of individuals with Type 2 diabetes as part of a sensible, balanced approach to diet and lifestyle. This study demonstrates that it can offer a potential reduction in cardiovascular risk without detrimental risks on weight, insulin resistance or glycaemic control."
You'll find further details here:
http://www.hyms.ac.uk/about/news_article.aspx?StoryID=435
I have 2-3 squares of dark chocolate if I'm hypo and I find my blood sugar doesn't spike afterwards which it can do if you've had a low,if it can help your cholesterol as well,that can't be a bad thing.
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