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  • Apr 09, 2024
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STUDY FINDS HIGH GLYCAEMIC INDEX DIET STRONGLY ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES

Why in the news?

Study indicates low glycaemic index/load diets may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, with high GI/GL diets linked to increased risk.

source:scribd

Understanding the Impact of Glycaemic Index (GI) and Load (GL):

  • International study suggests low GI and GL diets may prevent type 2 diabetes development.
  • High GI and GL diets are associated with increased diabetes risk, especially among individuals with higher BMI.
  • Over 1,27,000 adults across various countries participated, with diet assessed using food frequency questionnaires.
  • After nearly 12 years, 5.7% developed type 2 diabetes, with higher GI and GL diets correlating with increased risk, particularly in individuals with higher BMI.
What is Glycaemic Index (GI) ?

Glycaemic Index (GI): measures how fast carbohydrates raise blood glucose levels.

Glycaemic Load (GL): considers both GI and the amount of carbohydrate in food.

GI ranks individual carbohydrate foods, while GL accounts for both quality and quantity of carbohydrates consumed.

Source:

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/lancet-paper-provides-proof-for-undeniable-link-between-high-glycaemic-index-and-diabetes/article68043423.ece#:~:text=They%20found%20that%20diets%20with,study%20that%20spanned%20five%20continents.&text=GI%20ranks%20carbohydrate%2Dcontaining%20foods,higher%20will%20be%20the%20GI.