Journal of investigative medicine : the official publication of the American Federation for Clinical Research
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A low glycemic index staple diet reduces postprandial glucose values in Asian women with gestational diabetes mellitus.
A low glycemic index (GI) diet is beneficial for glucose control in patients with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to investigate the influence of a low-GI diet on postprandial glucose levels in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). ⋯ A low-GI staple diet significantly reduces postprandial glucose levels in women with GDM.