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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Blood Glucose / metabolism
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / metabolism*
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / physiopathology*
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Dietary Carbohydrates / administration & dosage
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Dietary Carbohydrates / metabolism
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Glycemic Index / physiology*
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Humans
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Insulin Resistance / physiology
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Islets of Langerhans / physiology
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Lipid Metabolism
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Risk Factors
Substances
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Blood Glucose
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Dietary Carbohydrates