Low-carbohydrate diet beneficial for diabetes patients
A recent Swedish study suggests that strict dietary measures may not be necessary to manage type 1 diabetes effectively, contrary to popular belief.
Researchers at the university of gothenburg conducted a study indicating that adopting a moderately low-carbohydrate diet could help individuals with type 1 diabetes maintain balanced blood sugar levels
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by the pancreas producing insufficient insulin or none at all, hindering the entry of sugar into cells for energy use. Without adequate insulin, blood sugar accumulates, potentially leading to severe organ damage
In this study, researchers selected 25 men and 25 women with type 1 diabetes, all experiencing elevated blood sugar levels and requiring insulin doses
Participants were instructed to follow either a diet consisting of 50% carbohydrates or a moderately low-carbohydrate diet with only 30% of energy derived from carbohydrates.
Both dietary regimens included healthy levels of fiber-rich carbohydrates, along with vegetables, unsaturated fats, nuts, seeds, and legumes
Continuous blood sugar monitoring devices recorded blood sugar levels every 15 minutes over a 16-week period.