Impact of diet composition on blood glucose regulation

Abstract

Abstract Nutritional management of blood glucose levels is a strategic target in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). To implement such an approach it is essential to understand the effect of food on glycaemic regulation and on the underlying metabolic derangements. This comprehensive review summarises the results from human dietary interventions exploring the impact of dietary components on blood glucose levels. Included are the major macronutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fat, micronutrient vitamins and minerals, non-nutrient phytochemicals and additional foods including low-calorie sweeteners, vinegar and alcohol. Based on the evidence presented in this review, it is clear that dietary components have significant and clinically relevant effects on blood glucose modulation. An integrated approach that includes reducing excess body weight, increased physical activity along with a dietary regime to regulate blood glucose levels will not only be advantages in T2DM management, but will benefit the health of the population and limit the increasing worldwide incidence of T2DM.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2013.792772
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences
College of Health & Life Sciences > Chronic and Communicable Conditions
Additional Information: © ILSI Europe. This is an Open Access article. Non-commercial re-use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly attributed, cited, and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way, is permitted. The moral rights of the named author(s) have been asserted.
Uncontrolled Keywords: postprandial glycaemia,insulin sensitivity,insulin resistance,human dietary intervention,diabetes,Food Science,Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Publication ISSN: 1549-7852
Last Modified: 22 Mar 2024 08:10
Date Deposited: 18 Nov 2013 13:36
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PURE Output Type: Article
Published Date: 2013-11-12
Published Online Date: 2013-11-12
Accepted Date: 2013-11-12
Authors: Russell, Wendy R.
Baka, Athanasia
Björck, Inger
Delzenne, Nathalie
Gao, Dan
Griffiths, Helen R. (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-2666-2147)
Hadjilucas, Ellie
Juvonen, Kristiina
Lahtinen, Sampo
Lansink, Mirian
van Loon, Luc
Mykkänen, Hannu
Riccardi, Gabriele
Östman, Elin
Vinoy, Sophie
Weickert, Martin O.

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