The Role of Low-GI Diet in Reducing the Risk of Diabetes and Its Complications

Abstract

Globally, the number of people with diabetes is increasing annually and the incidence is a trend toward younger populations. Therefore, people gradually realize the connection between excessive sugar intake and chronic diseases such as diabetes, which some people improve their eating habits and actively reduce sugar intake. Current research shows that a low glycemic index (GI) diet has significant potential in the management and prevention of diabetes and its complications. However, there is still insufficient research on the long-term effects of low-GI diets on different individuals and GI formulation mechanisms. This article analyzes the role of low-GI diets in reducing the risk of diabetes and its complications. The study shows that low-GI diets could effectively modulate gut microbiome, control blood glucose levels, improve insulin sensitivity, and contribute to weight management and reduce cardiovascular risk. This study provides a reference for how to improve and control diabetes with a low GI diet, but problems such as GI computerization have not been solved. Future research could further explore the continuous impact of low GI diet on the long-term dimension, and increase attention to the different responses of individuals to low GI diet, so as to optimize personalized diet intervention programs and better manage diabetes.