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Saturday May 16, 2020
AUTHORS:
Emma Swindlehurst
and Kabre Madrigal
FACULTY: Dr. Matthew J. Laye
DEPARTMENT: Health and Human Performance
The incidence of Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has increased over the years. Many studies show that exercise is important to the reduction of this disease. However, less is known regarding the potential to decrease post-prandial blood glucose, and the incidence of T2D with low glycemic meals. The objective of this study was to assess the effects of low glycemic index meals versus high glycemic index meals on post-prandial blood glucose. At baseline, subjects (n=7) were assessed for fasting blood glucose and then given either a high or low glycemic index meal. Blood glucose values were assessed every 10-15 minutes over 90 minutes. Comparison of low versus high glycemic meals were assessed using paired T-tests. The high glycemic index meal was associated with a higher post-prandial blood glucose response compared to the low glycemic index meal (p < 0.05). In this pilot-level study it was determined that blood glucose levels can be modified by glycemic indexed meals. Consumption of a low glycemic index meal may be a helpful regulator of the glucose response, in particular for those at risk for T2D. Future research may consider the potential additive effect that glycemic index meals and exercise combined have on the glucose response.
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