Abstract
Objective: To assess the influence of a non-pharmacological intervention, consisting of a diet low glycemic index (GI) for a period of six months on metabolic control and anthropometric parameters in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Subject and methods: Ninety-six type 1 diabetic patients underwent an anthropometric, biochemical and dietary assessment before and six months after the prescription of diet based on the glycemic index.
Results: After six months we observed a decrease in A1C levels (9,8 ± 2,26% vs. 9,1 ± 2.16%; p = 0,023) and increase in body weight (61,3 ± 11,68 kg vs. 62,8 ± 12,07 kg; p = 0,04).
Conclusion: A low GI diet improved glycemic control in patients with DM1. Further studies with longer time of follow-up are needed to assess if patients' adherence to this kind of diet influences the maintenance of glycemic control.
Subject and methods: Ninety-six type 1 diabetic patients underwent an anthropometric, biochemical and dietary assessment before and six months after the prescription of diet based on the glycemic index.
Results: After six months we observed a decrease in A1C levels (9,8 ± 2,26% vs. 9,1 ± 2.16%; p = 0,023) and increase in body weight (61,3 ± 11,68 kg vs. 62,8 ± 12,07 kg; p = 0,04).
Conclusion: A low GI diet improved glycemic control in patients with DM1. Further studies with longer time of follow-up are needed to assess if patients' adherence to this kind of diet influences the maintenance of glycemic control.
| Translated title of the contribution | Influence of dietary glycemic index on anthropometric and biochemical parameters in patients with type 1 diabetes |
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| Original language | Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Pages (from-to) | 801-806 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia |
| Volume | 54 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult
- Body Weight
- Body Weight: physiology
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Diabetic Diet
- Follow-Up Studies
- Glycemic Index
- Glycemic Index: physiology
- Glycosylated
- Glycosylated: metabolism
- Hemoglobin A
- Humans
- Time Factors
- Type 1
- Type 1: diet therapy