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Vasiliki Argiana1, Panagiotis Τ Kanellos1, Ioanna Eleftheriadou1
1Diabetes Center, First Department of Propaedeutic Internal Medicine, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laiko General Hospital, 15772 Athens, Greece.
Consuming low glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) desserts positively impacts type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. These desserts led to better glucose control and increased fullness, aiding metabolic health.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Nutrition Science
- Metabolic Disorders
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health concern.
- Dietary management, including low glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) foods, is crucial for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.
- The impact of specific low GI/GL desserts on glycemic and insulinemic responses in T2DM requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the glycemic and insulinemic response in T2DM patients after consuming low GI/GL desserts.
- To assess the effect of low GI/GL desserts on subjective appetite using visual analog scales (VASs).
Main Methods:
- Fifty-one T2DM patients participated in a randomized crossover study.
- Participants consumed either a conventional dessert or a low GI/GL dessert after an overnight fast.
- Serum glucose, triglycerides, and insulin levels were measured at baseline and at 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes postprandially. Appetite was assessed using VASs.
Main Results:
- Significantly lower postprandial glucose levels were observed at 30, 60, and 90 minutes after consuming the low GI/GL dessert compared to the conventional dessert.
- Insulin levels were significantly lower at 30 and 60 minutes postprandially with the low GI/GL dessert.
- The low GI/GL dessert resulted in significantly higher fullness ratings and lower hunger, desire for additional food, and additional food quantity ratings.
Conclusions:
- Consumption of low GI/GL desserts demonstrates a positive impact on metabolic parameters in T2DM patients.
- Low GI/GL desserts may aid in appetite regulation, potentially supporting weight management in T2DM.
- Incorporating low GI/GL desserts into a balanced hypocaloric diet can be beneficial for managing T2DM.
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