Diabetes is all about managing blood glucose levels. If done incorrectly, they can put someone with the condition at risk of complications from the condition. One of the best ways to do this is through eating the right vitamins and minerals within your diet. However, one study suggests eating a low-carbohydrate diet could help manage glucose levels.
This was, at least, according to the London Metropolitan University in 2017. Publishing their data in Proceedings of the Nutrition Society, they conducted a review of previous intervention studies into the impact of diet on diabetics.
They noted that glucose levels fell when someone was undertaking a low-carbohydrate diet, particularly if they were eating just 30 grams of carbohydrate a day.
Lead author of the study Michelle McKenzie said: “Our findings suggest that a reduced carbohydrate diet can be an effective technique for managing diabetes and new guidelines that promote lower carbohydrate intakes for both the general population, and those with diabetes, should seriously be considered.
“More long-term studies are required to ensure that the results can be confidently translated into clinical practice, however, the science at this point in time is compelling and should not be ignored.”
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However, a reduction in glucose levels was not the only thing those under observation in the study experienced.
Participants also saw a reduction in bodyweight with the average loss around four-and-a-half kilos over a two year period.
Furthermore, a low-carbohydrate diet was also associated with a decrease in psychological stress and reduction in poor periods of mental health between meals.
As a result, it seems as if a low-carbohydrate diet could have benefits not just for diabetics, but for other people too.
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Co-author of the study, Sarah Illingworth said: “It’s important to consider which food groups should be used to replace carbohydrates when altering diet. Previous research has shown that diets high in fat, particularly saturated fat, carry risks for people with type 2 diabetes.
“Clinical guidelines should be reviewed to consider including…