By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. The concept and acceptance of GIHow are foods ranked on the GI scale?Limitations of GIClinical applications of GIReferencesFurther reading The glycemic index (GI) is a nutritional tool that helps measure how quickly the carbohydrates in a particular food affect an individual’s blood sugar levels.1 As...
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Plant-based diets high in carbs improve type 1 diabetes, according to new case studies
Studies challenge misconception that carbs are bad for diabetes PHYSICIANS COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE MEDICINE WASHINGTON–Plant-based diets rich in whole carbohydrates can improve insulin sensitivity and other health markers in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to two case studies published by researchers from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in the Journal of Diabetes &...
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Are starchy snacks or sports supplements better for muscle recovery?
When it comes to replenishing muscles after exercise, sports energy bars and drinks are no better than cheap, carb-rich foods, such as potato pancakes, hash browns, and fries, a new study suggests. The manufacturers of sports energy bars and drinks market them as providing an “edge” for amateur and professional athletes. The implicit claim is...
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Telemedicine visits comparable for glycemic control in T1DM
(HealthDay)—Among patients with type 1 diabetes and suboptimal glycemic control, replacement of an intermediate face-to-face visit with a telemedicine session did not affect outcomes, according to a study published online Jan. 6 in Diabetes Care. Maria S. Ruiz de Adana, M.D., Ph.D., from the Hospital Regional Universitario de Málaga in Spain, and colleagues randomly assigned...
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Study: Improvement in glycemic parameters by adding dapagliflozin to metformin in T2D
New Rochelle, NY, October 1, 2018–Researchers used continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) to assess the effects of adding dapagliflozin to a regimen of either metformin or insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and found significant reductions in mean glucose and other glycemic factors, with greater improvements seen in patients taking metformin compared to insulin....