Macro partitioning

High glycemic index diets cause a larger decrease in adiponectin and a larger increase in insulin resistance in South Asian and Aboriginal populations compared to European and Chinese populations.

For South Asian and Aboriginal individuals, consuming foods with a high glycemic index (refined carbs, sugars) triggers a sharper drop in protective adiponectin and a sharper rise in insulin resistance than it does for Europeans. Prioritizing low-glycemic, high-fiber carbohydrates is a key strategy to manage metabolic health in these groups.