Guar gum is not a panacea in diabetes management

Guar gum was incorporated into the diets of six insulin dependent diabetics drawn from one general practice. Amounts between 6 and 59.6 g daily were used for four to six weeks and compared with a previous two week control period. Unlike some other studies, little improvement was obtained in diabetic control and a small reduction in cholesterol levels occurred. The guar was well tolerated in amounts below 30 g a day.