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High consumption of glycemic load causes an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Reduce your glycemic load by choosing whole, unprocessed foods. High glycemic load foods like white bread and sugary drinks increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Opt for vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.

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High glycemic load ... Diabetes
Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017

Why this rating

The paper classifies the evidence for glycemic load and diabetes as 'probable or convincing' based on Bradford-Hill criteria.

Source

Etiologic effects and optimal intakes of foods and nutrients for risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from the Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)

Renata Micha et al. · PLoS ONE · 2017

DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0175149

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