ReviewHormones (Athens, Greece)2024
The role of low glycemic index and load diets in medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes: an update.
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- Impact of Isomaltulose on Glycemic Response in Diabetic and Healthy Populations: A Meta-Analysis.Nutrients · 2025Pooled it
- Comparative efficacy of dietary interventions for glycemic control and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Pooled it
- Postprandial glycemic response, sensory, and appetite evaluation of highland barley-multigrain rice versus white rice in healthy Chinese adults: A randomized crossover study.Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2025Trial
- Association between carbohydrate quality index and cardiovascular disease: Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- The Effect of Low Glycemic Load Diet on Central Obesity and Lipid Related Metabolic Abnormalities in T2DM Patients Is Comparable to That of Energy-Restricted Diet: A Randomized, Open, Parallel Controlled Study.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
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- Effects of Rice Bran Extract on the Quality and Digestive Properties of Chinese Steamed Buns.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Comprehensive LC-ESI-HRMS/MS Profiling and Assessment of Texture, Predicted Glycaemic Index, Antioxidant Activity and Digestive Enzyme Inhibition of Gluten- and Lactose-Free Cookies Enriched with Pomegranate By-Products.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Effects of low glycemic index/load diets on metabolic and inflammatory markers in humans: a meta-analysis.Frontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Co-modification of corn flour byFrontiers in nutrition · 2026Article
- Modulation of Gut Bacterial and Fungal Microbiota in Fibromyalgia Patients Following a Carb-Free Oloproteic Diet: Evidence for Candida Suppression and Symptom Improvement.Microorganisms · 2025Article
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- Personalised Nutrition Approaches in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes: A Narrative Review of Evidence and Practice.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Review
- Effect of rye consumption on markers of glycemic control: evidence on the "rye factor": a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Nutrition & metabolism · 2025Review
- Correlations Between Gut Microbiota Composition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and Insulin Resistance in Pregnancy-A Narrative Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Glycemic impact of cereal and legume-based bakery products: Implications for chronic disease management.Food chemistry: X · 2024Review
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Abstract
The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its microvascular and macrovascular complications necessitate an optimal approach to prevention and management. Medical nutrition therapy serves as the cornerstone of diabetes care, reducing reliance on diabetic medications for glycemic control and mitigating cardiovascular risk. The broadening field of research in the effect of low glycemic index (GI) and/or glycemic load (GL) diets on individuals with T2DM has yielded promising results in the existing literature. Adopting low-GI and GL dietary patterns contributes to minimizing fluctuations in blood glucose levels, thus presenting a good strategy for achieving enhanced glycemic control. Furthermore, the above dietary practices may offer a viable alternative and practical approach to weight management in individuals with T2DM. However, clinical practice guidelines for diabetes dietary management show inconsistency regarding the certainty of evidence supporting the implementation of low-GI/GL nutritional patterns. This review aims to thoroughly evaluate the available data on the effectiveness of low-GI and low-GL diets in managing glycemic control and reducing cardiovascular risk factors.
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