Armed with a cupful of fresh boiled chickpeas, a gloriously delicious and healthy meal is mere minutes away that too with a low glycemic index. Chickpeas may help prevent elevated blood sugar levels, making them a good choice for diabetics or if you have insulin-resistance or hypoglycemia. A U.S. based company conducted studies on chickpeas for prevention and treatment of obesity and non-insulin dependent diabetes. The happy news is that the study proved that chickpeas not only decreased triglyceride, cholesterol and LDL levels, but also found improvement in the hypo-sensitivity to insulin.