Whole Grain Foods Improve Blood Sugar Management After Meals
Whole grains are thought to help prevent type 2 diabetes, but researchers want to learn more about this protective effect. In a review of 14 randomized controlled studies, scientists found that whole grain foods led to better post-meal blood sugar management than refined grain foods. However, the medium- and long-term effects (6 weeks or more) on fasting blood sugar were not significantly different between whole grain and refined grain meals.
Nutrients. 2017 Jul 19;9(7). pii: E769. (Marventano S et al.)