Dietary Soluble Fiber and Diabetes 2
Clin Excell Nurse Pract 2000 Sep;4(5):272-6
Tabatabai A, Li S.
Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How does soluble fiber help control diabetes?
Soluble fiber along with complex carbohydrates (starches) can make the hormone
insulin work better. This allows patients to take less diabetes medication while
keeping their blood sugar normal. Persons with diabetes often have sharp rises
of blood sugar following meals. Increased soluble fiber in meals slows down the
release of food into the intestine and keeps the blood sugar from rising
rapidly.
How do soluble fibers lower cholesterol?
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