Low glycemic index diets for the management of diabetes.
Published Nov 1, 2009 · Joseph K Erbe
American family physician
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Abstract
The low glycemic index diet (sometimes called a low glycemic load diet) lowered the A1C level by a weighted mean difference of 0.5 percent when compared with a high glycemic index (or glycemic load) diet. Fewer episodes of hypoglycemia occurred with a low glycemic index diet compared with a high glycemic index diet.
Study Snapshot
Key takeawayA low glycemic index diet can lower A1C levels and reduce hypoglycemia episodes in diabetes management.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.