Research
Hormonal
Replacing high-glycemic-index carbohydrates with low-glycemic-index forms can improve glycemic control in diabetic patients.
Diabetic patients should consider dietary changes to include more low-glycemic-index foods for better glycemic control.
StrongSupportsmedium confidence
In diabetic patients, evidence from medium-term studies suggests that replacing high-glycemic-index carbohydrates with a low-glycemic-index forms will improve glycemic control.
Why this rating
Supported by evidence from medium-term studies.
Source
Glycemic index, glycemic load, and risk of type 2 diabetes,,
Walter C. Willett et al. · American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2002
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