{"id":17469,"date":"2021-11-01T07:50:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T11:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/?p=17469"},"modified":"2021-12-06T16:44:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T21:44:55","slug":"dietary-fiber-and-diabetes-bridge-the-gap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/dietary-fiber-and-diabetes-bridge-the-gap\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Fiber and Diabetes: Bridge the Gap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>By: Karima A. Kendall, PhD, LDN, RDN &#8212; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By now, you\u2019ve likely heard all about the infamous \u201cfiber\ngap\u201d. Dietary fiber was first identified as a nutrient of concern by the 2015-2020\nUnited States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee<sup>1<\/sup> and there is\nstill a substantial disparity between the amount of fiber consumed and dietary\nrecommendations in most countries worldwide.&nbsp;\nThose living with diabetes have the added challenge of managing their\ncarbohydrate intake and consuming adequate amounts of dietary fiber.&nbsp; Luckily, fiber is helpful in more ways than\none, as it has a beneficial impact on blood glucose (BG) levels and also\nincreases satiety which can aid in body weight management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, it is important to note that there are two types of\nfiber: insoluble and soluble. Insoluble fiber, which is typically found in wheat\nbran, vegetables, and whole grains, are largely responsible for increasing the\nbulk of the feces.&nbsp; While these fibers\nkeep the digestive system running smoothly, they have little metabolic effect.<sup>2<\/sup>\nSoluble fiber, on the other hand, is found in oatmeal, nuts, seeds, beans,\nlentils, and peas and may help to improve BG control and even lower cholesterol.&nbsp; These fibers are not digested and reduce the\nrate of nutrient absorption, which helps to minimize spikes in BG levels after\na meal. Further, numerous studies have demonstrated that the lowered blood\nglucose levels seen after fiber consumption are associated with either\nunchanged or lowered insulin levels.<sup>3,4<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fiber consumption also contributes to the feeling of\nfullness after eating which may reduce intake and aid in weight management.\nMaintaining a healthy body weight is especially important for those living with\ndiabetes and the expansion of fiber-rich options can play an important role in\nhelping to increase total fiber intake with minimal impact on calories. Advancements\nin food technology allow for fiber enrichment of a variety of foods, including\nthose that are inherently low in fiber. Certain fibers can be incorporated into\nfoods and beverages, which consumers can easily include into their diet to meet\nfiber intake recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know the major benefits of dietary fiber, keep\nthese tips in mind as you incorporate more fiber-enriched food into your diet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Read the Nutrition Facts Label<\/strong>. Note that the term \u201cwhole grain\u201d does not always mean that the product is high in fiber.&nbsp; Read the nutrition facts label to determine exactly how much dietary fiber the product contains<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Get Your Fiber From A Variety Of Sources<\/strong>. In addition to fruit and vegetables, keep an eye out for foods that have been enhanced with additional fiber, including cereals, yogurts and even beverages.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pace Yourself<\/strong>. In order to prevent potential gastrointestinal discomfort, slowly incorporate more fiber into your diet. Abruptly consuming large amounts of fibrous foods may lead to gas and bloating.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Millen BE, Abrams S, Adams-Campbell L, Anderson CA,\nBrenna JT, et al. The 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific\nReport: Development and Major Conclusions. Adv. Nutr. 7:438, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Vinik AI and Jenkins DJA. Dietary Fiber in Management of Diabetes.\nDiabetes Care 11:160-73,1988<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Jenkins DJA, Leeds AR, Gassull MA, Cochet B, Alberti\nKGMM: Decrease in postprandial insulin and glucose concentrations by guar and\npectin. Ann Intern Med 86:2023, 1977<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Kay RM, Grobin W, Track NS: Diets rich in natural fiber improve carbohydrate tolerance in maturity-onset, noninsulin dependent diabetics. Diabetologia 20:18-21, 1981<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"264\" src=\"http:\/\/caloriecontrol.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/KAKendall_Headshot-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17473\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Karima A. Kendall, PhD, LDN, RDN<\/strong> &nbsp;is a Scientific and Nutrition Manager at The Calorie Control Council.&nbsp; With over 10 years of experience in health research and clinical nutrition, her activities include addressing and monitoring regulatory and scientific activities, as well as the development of relevant communications content. Dr. Kendall holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from Hampton University in Hampton, VA, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Howard University in Washington, DC. Post-doctorate, she obtained a second Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI.&nbsp; She is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, licensed in Maryland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Karima A. Kendall, PhD, LDN, RDN &#8212; By now, you\u2019ve likely heard all about the infamous \u201cfiber gap\u201d. 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