· Honey is a sweet fluid made by honeybees using the nectar of flowering plants. There are about 320 different varieties of honey, which vary in color, odor and flavor. Honey … · Generally, there's no advantage to substituting honey for sugar in a diabetes eating plan. · Several studies focusing on the common cold suggest that honey may help calm coughs in adults and children over 1 year of age. · Treatment There's no cure for the common cold. Most cases of the common cold get better without treatment within 7 to 10 days. But a cough may last a few more days. The …