Can people living with diabetes eat pasta?
Glycemic Index, diabetes, and whole grains…how are they connected?
Diabetes is a condition where the body can’t properly manage the glucose in the blood, and since glucose comes from the foods we eat, dietary patterns can support (or hinder) the management of diabetes.
🍝 The glycemic index (GI) is a scale from 1 to 100 that ranks a carbohydrate food or drink based on how much it raises your blood sugar levels after consumption.
🌾 In general, wheat-based foods that are higher in whole grains and dietary fibre have a lower GI. Pasta is a unique example of a refined wheat food that has a low GI.
🍽 Studies show that consuming 3-5 servings (48-80 g) of whole grains per day reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 26%.
Want the facts on diabetes and wheat nutrition? You can find it here.
