Metabolic Response of Slowly Absorbed Carbohydrates in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This SpringerBrief focuses on clinical nutrition research, particularly on the effects of slowly absorbed carbohydrates on postprandial glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes. Slowlyabsorbed carbohydrates will cause gradual increases in blood glucose and insulin levels, and may therefore be effective...

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Main Author: Ang, Meidjie (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.
Edition:1st ed. 2016.
Series:SpringerBriefs in Systems Biology,
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:This SpringerBrief focuses on clinical nutrition research, particularly on the effects of slowly absorbed carbohydrates on postprandial glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes. Slowlyabsorbed carbohydrates will cause gradual increases in blood glucose and insulin levels, and may therefore be effective as part of a treatment strategy for glycemic control and reduction of cardiovascular complications in type 2 diabetes.
Physical Description:XVI, 135 p. 54 illus., 34 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9783319278988
ISSN:2193-4746