Effect of different fibers on glucose and lipid levels in diabetic subjects.
The diabetic diet has traditionally been low in carbohydrate content. However, recent studies have shown that the diet may be liberalized in this respect provided that complex carbohydrates are given. When given in amounts corresponding to 50 g starch beans, in particular, raise the blood glucose levels to only a small extent and less than various other foodstuffs tested. The reason for this is, at least in part, due to the effect of the constituent fibers. Guar is another fiber of bean origin which has been shown to lower the postprandial glucose levels. Data from long-term treatment of diabetic patients with guar are presented.
D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis*; D002784:Cholesterol / Q000097:blood; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000178:diet therapy*; D003927:Diet, Diabetic; D004043:Dietary Fiber / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005685:Galactans / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008351:Mannans / Q000008:administration & dosage; D053149:Plant Gums
D001786:Blood Glucose; D004043:Dietary Fiber; D005685:Galactans; D008055:Lipids; D008351:Mannans; D053149:Plant Gums; D002784:Cholesterol; C007894:guar gum