Guar in NIDD: Effect of different modes of administration on plasma glucose and insulin responses to a starch meal

S. Fuessl, T. E. Adrian, A. J. Bacarese‐Hamilton, S. R. Bloom

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Abstract

The effect of the different modes of guar administration on postprandial plasma glucose and insulin responses after a starch meal was studied in 8 patients with NIDD. They ingested: (a) 30g mashed potato; (b) 5g guar followed by mashed potato; (c) 5g guar mixed with potato. On occasion (c), plasma glucose was significantly decreased, both total and incremental integrated responses (TIR, IIR) being significantly lower. Plasma insulin after (c) was not significantly changed. On occasion (b), neither glucose or insulin values were significantly different from controls. Currently, manufacturers recommend having guar as a pre‐meal drink. In contrast, this study suggests that guar is only effective when mixed into the food.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)258-260
Number of pages3
JournalPractical Diabetes International
Volume3
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1986
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

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