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Decreases in dietary glycemic index are related to weight loss among individuals following therapeutic diets for type 2 diabetes
Turner-McGrievy, Gabrielle M.; Jenkins, David J. A.; Barnard, Neal D.; Cohen, Joshua; Gloede, Lise; Green, Amber A.
Abstract:
This study assessed the effect of changes in glycemic index (GI) and load (GL) on weight loss and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) among individuals with type 2 diabetes beginning a vegan diet or diet following the 2003 American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommendations. The study was a 22-wk, randomized trial of 99 participants with type 2 diabetes who were counseled to follow 1 of 2 diet treatments. GI and GL changes were assessed based on 3-d dietary records. The relationships between GI/GL and changes in weight and HbA1C were calculated. In an intention-to-treat analysis (n = 99), the vegan group reduced GI to a greater extent than the ADA group (P < 0.05), but GL was reduced further in the ADA than the vegan group (P
Automatic Tags
Female; Humans; Male; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Middle Aged; Weight Loss; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Blood Glucose; Glycated Hemoglobin A; Diet, Diabetic
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