Este análisis explora estudios en humanos respecto a un amplio rango de componentes de la dieta y cómo afectan las concentraciones de glucosa en sangre y su relación con la prevención y el control de la diabetes tipo 2. El análisis incluye el impacto de los principales nutrimentos, fitoquímicos, edulcorantes no calóricos (ENC), entre otros. Respecto a los ENC, este análisis incluye investigaciones acerca de distintos ENC relacionados con el control de glucemia, incluido el impacto sobre las concentraciones de hormonas intestinales, péptido C e insulina. Concluye que:
“Nutritional management of blood glucose levels is a strategic target in the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). To implement such an approach, it is essential to understand the effect of food on glycemic regulation and on the underlying metabolic derangements. This comprehensive review summarizes the results from human dietary interventions exploring the impact of dietary components on blood glucose levels. Included are the major macronutrients; carbohydrate, protein and fat, micronutrient vitamins and minerals, nonnutrient phytochemicals and additional foods including low-calorie sweeteners, vinegar, and alcohol. Based on the evidence presented in this review, it is clear that dietary components have significant and clinically relevant effects on blood glucose modulation. An integrated approach that includes reducing excess body weight, increased physical activity along with a dietary regime to regulate blood glucose levels will not only be advantages in T2DM management, but will benefit the health of the population and limit the increasing worldwide incidence of T2DM”.
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https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10408398.2013.792772
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