Low-GI Mediterranean Diet Enhances Quality of Life for Diabetes-Prone Adults: Study
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In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers explored the effects of low- and high-glycemic-index (GI) Mediterranean-style (MED) healthy eating patterns (HEPs) on sleep and health-related quality of life.
Health-related quality of life strongly predicts morbidity and mortality, making it a crucial measure for evaluating the effects of interventions. Evidence indicates that low HRQoL is associated with higher cardiometabolic risks. The 36-item short-form health survey (SF-36) is commonly used to assess HRQoL. Additionally, sleep is an important lifestyle factor linked to both cardiometabolic health and HRQoL.
The glycemic index (GI) of food indicates its carbohydrate quality, with glycemic variability reflecting blood glucose fluctuations. Researchers previously reported that the GI of a Mediterranean-style healthy eating pattern (MED-HEP) influences glycemic variability and postprandial glucose response.
Researchers investigated the effects of low- and high-GI Mediterranean-style healthy eating patterns (MED-HEPs) on sleep and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
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