Posted on 10/27/2021 12:51:36 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Type 2 diabetes is a condition that around one in 10 Americans deal with on a daily basis. When you factor in the costs of changing diets and lifestyles, doctor visits, and drugs for managing blood sugar, diabetes is not just a health burden — but a financial burden as well. Now, researchers in Finland say eating more whole grains significantly reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Moreover, their review finds adding more whole grains to the public’s diet will substantially cut down the economic costs that come with treating diabetes. Study authors say the target should be three to six servings of whole grains each day to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. However, even one serving can help keep blood sugar levels in check.
“Our study shows that already one serving of full grains as part of the daily diet reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes at the population level and, consequently, the direct diabetes-related costs, when compared to people who do not eat whole grain foods on a daily basis. Over the next ten years, society’s potential to achieve cost savings would be from 300 million (-3.3%) to almost one billion (-12.2%) euros in current value, depending on the presumed proportion of whole grain foods in the daily diet. On the level of individuals, this means more healthier years,” says Professor Janne Martikainen from the University of Eastern Finland in a release.
For comparison, Finland has a population of just 5.5. million people. The U.S. has a population of the roughly 330 million, with around 34 million dealing with diabetes, according to the CDC. The cost savings of preventing type 2 diabetes would be immeasurable.
Proper nutrition can save you money
🔇X Globally, diabetes is one of the fastest-growing chronic illnesses. Previous studies estimate that up to half a billion people worldwide have diabetes, including many who don’t even know they have the condition.
Although proper diet can play a major role in staving off insulin resistance, study authors find few people, both in Finland and worldwide, get the recommended amounts of daily nutrients that doctors suggest.
“According to nutrition recommendations, at least 3–6 servings of whole grain foods should be eaten daily, depending on an individual’s energy requirement. One third of Finns do not eat even one dose of whole grains on a daily basis, and two thirds have a too low fiber intake,” says research manager Jaana Lindström from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.
The team analyzed national follow-up studies to see the health and economic effects of eating more whole grains. This data allowed researchers to see the link between diet and the development of diabetes later on.
“By combining population-level data on the incidence of type 2 diabetes and the costs of its treatment, as well as published evidence on the effects of how consumption of whole grain foods reduces the incidence of type 2 diabetes, we were able to assess the potential health and economic benefits from both social and individual viewpoints,” Martikainen concludes.
The findings appear in the journal Nutrients.
What? We’re back to Dr. Kellogg’s BS?
so what they are saying is eating healthy foods is good for you? who’d of thought....
Eating no grains would work even better, along with cutting out crack coca... err, I mean sugar (aka high fructose corn syrup).
The problem with grains is they are carbs and carbs contribute to type 2 diabetes. One diabetic, the allowed carbs are very low. It is probably best for everyone to keep carbs at a modest level, not actually keto but maybe around 40 carbs per day. Two carb servings generally gets one up to about 34 carbs.
So if the gravy and breading on your chicken-fried steak is whole grain will that help?
I am cutting out the grains and feel a lot healthier.
I have type 2 diabetes and let me just state for the record:
THIS IS A BOLD FACE LIE!
Just use a glucose reader to find out for yourself. Stupid doctors gave me this stupid advice and tons of meds to control my sugar levels. NOTHING they told me worked.
I went online and studied the problem. I used my meter to check what I was told.
CARBS AND SUGARS are the SAME. My sugar reading this morning was 105. I have an a1c of 5.7. I have cut my metformin to 1/3 of what they had me on and hope to get off it altogether after I lose a bit more weight (I’ve lose 35 pounds so far).
You wanna know what to eat? AVOID: Grains and Sugars (No rice, flour, potatoes, few beans). Eat tons of GREEN veggies and lean meats. Drink lots of water. There are certain vitamins and minerals which can aid you and get out there and walk.
There. Fixed that.
got a real problem with this article basically comparing the US to Finland and the conclusion drawn from it.
Whole grains, any of them are very high in carbohydrates and are converted immediately in sugar within the body.
I think this article is very bad science.
If you have an A1C of 5.7, don’t you no longer have diabetes. In many countries it’s not even prediabetes.
Most Americans spend their lives digging their graves with a spoon and fork.
I have also. Whole grain causes sever intestinal trouble for me.
>>Whole grain causes sever intestinal trouble for me.
It takes along time (few months) to get used to eating them (grains and/or lots of fiber, fresh veggies, beans etc), but your body does get used to them. Bummer if you work in an office with other people though :>)
Who paid for this study?
Also, avoid liquid seed oils like canola oil.
I was 8.0 at 240 lbs age 50, 5’8”. Lost 30 and I’m at 6.5. Headed to 5.5 if I can get to 180 and maintain. 1000mg metfoemin am and again at night
The food supply especially grains are tainted.
The only noted side effects is this: https://youtu.be/yCkSJhCD6SA
No vegetable seed oils, no sugar, no grains & you can prevent/reverse T2D.
BTW, just saw a statistic last week - pediatric T2D has increased 182% over the last year. Lotsa’ kids eating lotsa’ processed/junk food, right along with their parents.
Someone, like Dr. Ken Berry or Dr. Bret Scher, will take a look at this study in depth & let the good people know what it really shows (or doesn’t). Also, who sponsored the study - might be enlightening.
I had the beginnings of type to (I believe) and I switched to basically a meat and veggies diet and it’s greatly improved.
But I also east some fruits- I believe God made them for us, so who am I to question it? Everything in moderation.
ALSO cut out *ALL* WHEAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The single biggest factor in improving my overall health. and I lost 20 pounds.
I had swollen feet and I tried something new- SOUR CHERRY juice. I notice immediate improvement. Have you tried it??
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