Research
Macro partitioning
A high-carbohydrate/high-fiber diet significantly improves blood glucose control and reduces LDL cholesterol in diabetic patients compared to a low-carbohydrate/low-fiber diet, neutralizing the adverse effects of high carbohydrate intake.
Diabetics can safely increase carbohydrate intake if they focus on fiber-rich foods like legumes, vegetables, and fruits. This high-fiber, high-carb approach improves blood sugar control and lowers bad cholesterol (LDL) without raising triglycerides, unlike high-starch diets.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Several studies have shown that the adverse metabolic effects of high-carbohydrate diets are neutralized when fiber and carbohydrate are increased simultaneously in the diet for diabetic patients.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited, including the authors' own controlled trials.
Source
Effects of Dietary Fiber and Carbohydrate on Glucose and Lipoprotein Metabolism in Diabetic Patients
Gabriele Riccardi et al. · Diabetes Care · 1991
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