Research
Metabolic adaptation
The highest risk of diabetes associated with white rice intake was observed in South Asia (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34, p for trend=0.02).
Healthcare providers in South Asia should be particularly aware of the diabetes risk linked to high white rice consumption.
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However, the highest risk was seen in South Asia (HR: 1.65; 95% CI: 1.17-2.34, p for trend=0.02).
Why this rating
Based on the large cohort size and prospective design.
Source
White rice intake and incident diabetes: A study of 132,373 participants in 21 countries
Balaji Bhavadharini et al. · 2020
cohort · n=132373Cited 2×
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