Myth: Fructose substitution in a diabetic diet has no benefits in reducing blood glucose and insulin levels.
Truth: This is false.
A study found that fructose substitution instead of glucose or sucrose may lower blood glucose and insulin concentrations after a meal.
This study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, conducted a randomized controlled trial, which measured the blood glucose of diabetic individuals with glucose, sucrose, both (glucose + sucrose), and fructose to determine the effects of substitution. Fructose substitution has been associated with longer-term blood glucose control, alluding to a strong quality of life.
To read more about this study, click here.
Reference
- Evans RA, Frese M, Romero J, Cunningham JH, Mills KE. Fructose replacement of glucose or sucrose in food or beverages lowers postprandial glucose and insulin without raising triglycerides: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2017;106(2):506-518. doi:10.3945/ajcn.116.145151
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