The role of glycemic index in type 2 diabetes

Nutr Clin Care. 2003 May-Sep;6(2):73-8.

Abstract

Evidence suggests several benefits to consuming carbohydrates with a low glycemic index (GI), Including weight reduction and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. A low-GI diet might alter beta cell function, lipid profile, and hypercoagulability.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Blood Glucose / metabolism
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology*
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage
  • Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism
  • Glycemic Index / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance / physiology
  • Islets of Langerhans / physiology
  • Lipid Metabolism
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Blood Glucose
  • Dietary Carbohydrates