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HERNANDEZ, Pablo et al. Glycemic index and glycemic load of diets of diabetic and nondiabetic adults. An Venez Nutr [online]. 2013, vol.26, n.1, pp.5-13. ISSN 0798-0752.

The Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) are valid indicators of effect of foods on blood glucose response. This study aimed to assess the GI and GL of diets consumed by diabetics and nondiabetics adults, as indicators of diet quality and its relation to nutritional status. The study was carried out in the consultation of Endocrinology of the Military Hospital "Dr. Carlos Arvelo" during the period July 2010 - January 2011. This is a descriptive research, with a study group of 43 adult subjects, 23 diabetics (D) and 20 nondiabetics (ND). Nutritional anthropometric evaluation was applied and determined the GI and GL of diet. For comparison between means groups the test "t" of Student was conducted and for distributions between groups Chi2 was used. Was found a predominance of medium and high IG (70% ND and 88% in D), medium and high CG (75% in ND and 78.3% in D) and excess malnutrition (55% in ND and 70% D) in both groups. We conclude that GI and GL are alternative and valid indicators of quality of diet and may be considered useful in the assessment and dietary management of diabetics and in prevention of chronic diseases programs, aimed at the general population, without using isolated and unaware of their limitations.

Palabras clave : Glycemic index; glycemic load; food consumption; type 2 diabetes mellitus; adults.

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