Glycemic responses to whole grain sourdough bread versus refined white bread in patients with gestational diabetes

Effects and mechanisms of anti-diabetic dietary natural products: an updated review

“…106 Furthermore, another study found that whole wheat bread lowered 1 h postprandial blood glucose and insulin in healthy pregnant women and GD patients. 107 Based on a 4-week RCT, it was shown that oat bran decreased FBG and 2 h postprandial blood glucose in 112 GD women undergoing diet treatment. 108 On the other hand, oat β-glucan decreased HbA1c, insulin, C-peptide and HOMA IR, Lactobacillus spp., and butyrate-producing bacteria, but promoted the feeling of satiety, based on a 12-week double-blind RCT.…”