J Am Diet Assoc
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Controlled portions of presweetened cereals present no glycemic penalty in persons with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
To determine metabolic responses to commercially sweetened flaked corn cereal, unsweetened flaked corn cereal, glucose, and sucrose in teenagers and young adults with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM). ⋯ Equivalent gram amounts of carbohydrate as presweetened breakfast cereals are not detrimental to persons with IDDM compared with unsweetened cereals. Therefore, presweetened cereals can be used in the correct portion sizes and based on the number of carbohydrate or starch servings in a person's diabetic meal plan.