Effect of Pulses as Part of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Glycemic Control and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Type 2 Diabetes

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. S19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Mitchell ◽  
Cyril C.W. Kendall ◽  
Livia S.A. Augustin ◽  
Sandhya Sahye-Pudaruth ◽  
Sonia Blanco Meija ◽  
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2012 ◽  
Vol 172 (21) ◽  
pp. 1653 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. A. Jenkins ◽  
Cyril W. C. Kendall ◽  
Livia S. A. Augustin ◽  
Sandra Mitchell ◽  
Sandhya Sahye-Pudaruth ◽  
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Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilena Vitale ◽  
Maria Masulli ◽  
Angela Albarosa Rivellese ◽  
Enzo Bonora ◽  
Anna Carla Babini ◽  
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Background: Pasta is a refined carbohydrate with a low glycemic index. Whether pasta shares the metabolic advantages of other low glycemic index foods has not really been investigated. The aim of this study is to document, in people with type-2 diabetes, the consumption of pasta, the connected dietary habits, and the association with glucose control, measures of adiposity, and major cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: We studied 2562 participants. The dietary habits were assessed with the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) questionnaire. Sex-specific quartiles of pasta consumption were created in order to explore the study aims. Results: A higher pasta consumption was associated with a lower intake of proteins, total and saturated fat, cholesterol, added sugar, and fiber. Glucose control, body mass index, prevalence of obesity, and visceral obesity were not significantly different across the quartiles of pasta intake. No relation was found with LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, but there was an inverse relation with HDL-cholesterol. Systolic blood pressure increased with pasta consumption; but this relation was not confirmed after correction for confounders. Conclusions: In people with type-2 diabetes, the consumption of pasta, within the limits recommended for total carbohydrates intake, is not associated with worsening of glucose control, measures of adiposity, and major cardiovascular risk factors.


2010 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 593-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian S. Göbl ◽  
Werner Brannath ◽  
Latife Bozkurt ◽  
Ammon Handisurya ◽  
Christian Anderwald ◽  
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Author(s):  
Nivedita Pavithran ◽  
Harish Kumar ◽  
Arun Somasekharan Menon ◽  
Gopala Krishna Pillai ◽  
Karimassery Ramaiyer Sundaram ◽  
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Background: Inflammation is considered as a predictor of cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetes mellitus. No previous studies have investigated the effect of low glycemic index (LGI) recipes of South Indian cuisine on the risk factors of cardiovascular disease in patients with diabetes. Aim: The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the improvement in cardiovascular risk factors and blood glucose control, in patients with type 2 diabetes, after intervention with recipes of Kerala cuisine, from locally available whole grain cereals, low in glycemic index. Method: This was a prospective and randomized controlled study that was conducted over a period of 24 weeks. A total of 80 participants were recruited from the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes Outpatient in Kerala, South India. All 80 patients had type 2 diabetes, and were aged between 35 and 65 years. Participants were randomly assigned and advised to follow either a LGI diet plan (n = 40) or their usual diet, which served as a control group (n = 40). The advice was reinforced throughout the study period. Anthropometric, biochemical parameters which included glycemic and cardio-metabolic parameters were measured according to standard procedures. T-tests were conducted to compare the differences between intervention and control groups, and the Pearson correlation coefficient was used to evaluate associations between the variables. Results: There were significant differences (p < 0.05) between the intervention and control groups with respect to weight, HbA1c, insulin, triglycerides, Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (HOMA-IR), high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and apolipoprotein B (ApoB). There was also a positive correlation between weight and blood glucose variables. ApoB was positively correlated with lipid profile and insulin levels. Conclusions: The long-term implementation of LGI diet of Kerala cuisine has been found to promote weight loss, enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce the cardiovascular risk.


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