Does consuming grains help improve type 2 diabetes?
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In a recent review and meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, researchers reviewed and examined available literature investigating the health outcomes of 'ancient' grains, including oats, brown rice, buckwheat, chia, and others.
Diabetes mellitus, characterized by high blood sugar levels, has seen a dramatic global prevalence increase, projected to exceed 700 million by 2045. Alongside medical treatments, dietary changes are key in managing the condition. Ancient cereals, untouched by human genetic modification, offer promising benefits against diabetes mellitus. These grains contain higher levels of phytochemicals and fibers known to lower blood sugar compared to modern varieties.
In the present review, researchers aimed to discuss evidence from the literature investigating ancient grain consumption outcomes on DM patients. Specifically, the review provided an overview of the glycemic control impacts of ancient grains on T1DM and T2DM; the ancient grains most often studied using randomized controlled trial methodologies, and the effectiveness of ancient-grain-based diets in managing DM as conventional therapeutic enhancers.
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