Prediabetes and diabetes are increasing rapidly worldwide, representing a major public health challenge in the 21st century.
Among the strategies to better manage them, nutritional interventions play an essential role, and ongoing nutrition education is needed.
Increasing dietary fiber in the diet is an area of intensive research.
Dietary fiber is recognized for its ability to modulate the intestinal flora or microbiota, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium.
These bacteria contribute to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which play a key role in blood sugar regulation.
Indeed, the SCFAs produced by the fermentation of dietary fibers play a central role in blood sugar regulation by improving insulin sensitivity, modulating intestinal hormones, reducing inflammation and strengthening the intestinal barrier.
These synergistic effects make dietary fiber an essential component in diabetes management, underscoring the importance of a fiber-rich diet for metabolic health.
In fact, studies have shown that fiber-rich diets improve control of glycated hemoglobin, an essential indicator of diabetes control.
Dietary fiber is found in :
- Vegetables (pulses, green vegetables) ;
- Fruit (apples, strawberries) ;
- Wholegrain foods (wholegrain bread, pasta, rice)
- And other starchy foods.
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