Impact of Diet Composition on Blood Glucose Regulation

Wendy R. Russell, Athanasia Baka* (Corresponding Author), Inger Björck, Nathalie Delzenne, Dan Gao, Helen R. Griffiths, Ellie Hadjilucas, Kristina Juvonen, Sampo Lahtinen, Mirian Lansink, Luc Van Loon, Hannu Mykkänen, Elin Östman, Gabriele Riccardi, Sophie Vinoy, Martin O. Weickert

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Abstract

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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)541-590
Number of pages50
JournalCritical reviews in food science and nutrition
Volume56
Issue number4
Early online date23 Mar 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Bibliographical note

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This work was conducted by an expert group of the European branch of the International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI Europe).
The Expert Group is grateful to Professor Massimo Massi-Benedetti for his invaluable advice and guidance throughout the project and to John Sievenpiper and Cyril Kendall for critically reviewing the sections on ginseng and nuts, respectively.
The opinions expressed herein and the conclusions of this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of ILSI Europe nor those of its member companies. Industry members of this task force are listed on the ILSI Europe website at www.ilsi.eu. For further information about ILSI Europe, please email info@ilsieurope.be or call C32 2 771 00 14.

Keywords

  • Postprandial glycemia
  • diabetes
  • human dietary intervention
  • insulin resistance
  • insulin sensitivity

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