Does eating whole grains help prevent (type 2) diabetes?

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choosemyplate.gov  Why Is it Important to Eat Grains, Especially Whole Grains?

Better luck here? mayoclinic.com

Source, says: There is no end in sight to the debate as to whether grains help you lose weight, or if they promote weight gain. Even more importantly, do they help or hinder blood glucose management? One thing is for sure. If you are going to eat grain foods, pick the ones that are the most nutritious. Choose whole grains. Whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber. Reading labels is essential for this food group to make sure you are making the best choices. The other source?

AHA:

Studies say: it probably does  Whole Grain, Bran, and Germ Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: A Prospective Cohort Study and Systematic Review oi/ /journal.pmed

Study of women, ages 26-45, from  Food questionnaire  Incidents of diabetes recorded and trends reported.

The conclusion? Grains will (possibly) prevent diabetes Whole grain intake is inversely associated with risk of type 2 diabetes, and this association is stronger for bran than for germ. Findings from prospective cohort studies consistently support increasing whole grain consumption for the prevention of type 2 diabetes.

Five groups of people…

major players Least whole grains Grams a Day BMI: 25.1 Exercise (hours a week): 9.85 % Smokers: 26.5 Servings of processed meat per day: 3.5 Cans of full sugar soda a day: 4 Most whole grains Grams a Day BMI: 24 Exercise (hours a week): 14.4 % Smokers: 10.5 Servings of processed meat per day: 1.5 Cans of full sugar soda a day: 1

The study says… Scientists say that association can never prove causation… Nevertheless, the research does strongly suggest that a healthy diet that reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes should include the consumption of several servings of whole grains daily. The authors do point out that people who choose to eat a lot of whole grains also tend to have a healthy lifestyle in other respects, and that it was hard to calculate intake accurately. However, they do not consider that these limitations to their study would have affected the overall result too seriously.

How about this study?study? Compared with subjects in the lower quartile category, those in the upper category of whole-grain intake had lower prevalence of metabolic risk factors. Conversely, those in the higher category of refined-grain intake had higher prevalence of metabolic risk factors, except for diabetes. (refined grain: bad things happen whole grain: good things happen)

Most whole grains/ grains in general >>> Least grains in general <<

The study’s conclusion… Whole-grain intake is inversely and refined-grain intake is positively associated with the risk of having metabolic syndrome. Recommendations to increase whole-grain intake may reduce this risk.

Why not try no grains at all?

If you’re already diabetic, what should you eat? Consult the Diabetes Food Pyramid

The Diabetes Food Pyramid differs from the standard Food Guide Pyramid in the way that it groups different foods together. Because blood glucose is of primary concern to people with diabetes, the Diabetes Food Pyramid focuses on the way in which certain foods affect blood glucose levels. For example, in the standard pyramid, beans and legumes are grouped with meats, due to their protein content. In the diabetes pyramid, however, beans are grouped with carbohydrates (starches), because they affect blood glucose in the same way that starchy foods do. Learn about carbohydrate counting.Learn about carbohydrate counting.

Under this plan, 60 to 70 percent of your total daily calories should come from grains, beans, and starchy vegetables, with the rest being meat, cheese, fish and other proteins. Fats, oils, and sweets should be used sparingly. …?

Again, from diabetes.org: There is no end in sight to the debate as to whether grains help you lose weight, or if they promote weight gain. Even more importantly, do they help or hinder blood glucose management ? One thing is for sure. If you are going to eat grain foods, pick the ones that are the most nutritious. Choose whole grains. Whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber. Reading labels is essential for this food group to make sure you are making the best choices.

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