Effects of fiber supplementation on glycemic excursions and incidence of hypoglycemia in children with type 1 diabetes

Conclusion: Our study did not show an overall decrease in glucose excursion or incidence of hypoglycemia with fiber supplementation. We did find a strong negative correlation between the amount of fiber added during the supplemental phase and the mean maximum post-prandial blood sugar after the lunch and breakfast meals. We speculate that different types of fiber may have different effects on blood glucose with wheat dextrin having a greater dampening effect.
Source: International Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research