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Higher dietary glycemic index is positively associated with an increased risk of NIDDM in men, but this association is statistically significant only after adjusting for cereal fiber intake.
Monitor the Glycemic Index of your carbohydrate sources. While total carbs matter, the speed at which they enter your bloodstream (Glycemic Index) impacts diabetes risk. Prioritize low-GI foods to manage insulin demand.
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The dietary glycemic index (an indicator of carbohydrate's ability to raise blood glucose levels) was positively associated with risk of NIDDM after adjustment for... cereal fiber... Comparing the highest and lowest quintiles, the relative risk (RR) of NIDDM was 1.37 (95% CI, 1.02-1.83, P trend = 0.03).
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Source
Dietary Fiber, Glycemic Load, and Risk of NIDDM in Men
Jorge Salmerón et al. · Diabetes Care · 1997
DOI 10.2337/diacare.20.4.545
cohort · n=42759Cited 1,426×
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- High dietary glycemic load combined with low cereal fiber intake significantly increases the risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) in men, independent of other known risk factors.Good
- Higher intake of cereal fiber is inversely associated with the risk of NIDDM in men, independent of other fiber types and dietary confounders.Good
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