A review and analysis of available research concluded that eating whole grains may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The researchers looked at 10 prospective cohort studies and 37 randomized trials. The prospective studies (which compare what people said they ate in the past with their current health) found an association between whole grain intake and lower risk of type 2 diabetes. The randomized controlled trials found that consuming whole grains in place of refined grains reduced fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, and insulin resistance.
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