Abstract:Objective: We investigated whether barley with a high β-glucan content (7.2 g per 100 g) improves postprandial plasma glucose levels and fluctuations using a meal tolerance test and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A meal tolerance test (500 kcal) was conducted using two types of test meals: one with white rice (WR diet) and one with white rice mixed 1:1 with high β-glucan-containing barley (BR diet). Both meals included the same side dish. Plasma glucose changes … Show more
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