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Guar crispbread in the diabetic diet

D J Jenkins, T M Wolever, R Nineham

    British Medical Journal
    |December 23, 1978
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    Guar crispbread supplementation significantly reduced urinary glucose excretion and fasting blood glucose in diabetic patients. This dietary addition may be a beneficial adjunct for diabetes management, regardless of treatment type.

    Area of Science:

    • Dietary interventions
    • Metabolic disorders
    • Diabetes mellitus management

    Background:

    • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder requiring effective management strategies.
    • Dietary modifications play a crucial role in controlling blood glucose levels.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the efficacy of guar crispbread as a dietary supplement in managing diabetes.
    • To assess the impact of guar crispbread on urinary glucose excretion and blood glucose levels.

    Main Methods:

    • Nine diabetic patients supplemented their diets with guar crispbread for five days.
    • Urinary glucose excretion and fasting blood glucose concentrations were monitored.
    • Long-term effects over eight weeks were assessed, including insulin dosage and glycosuria.

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    Main Results:

    • A significant 38% reduction in mean urinary glucose excretion was observed.
    • Fasting blood glucose levels decreased significantly in patients consuming guar after a control period.
    • Over eight weeks, insulin dosage was reduced by 21% and glycosuria by 68% in several patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Guar crispbread supplementation demonstrates a significant positive impact on glycemic control in diabetic patients.
    • It serves as a potentially valuable adjunct therapy for diabetes, irrespective of existing treatment regimens or insulin dependency.