Gluco-friendly rice consumption: Balancing the palate with the pancreas

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, India.
  • Maïmouna N. Mbaye Department of Internal Medicine, Directrice du Centre national du diabète Marc Sankale, Hôpital Abass Ndao, Dakar, Senegal
  • Sédrick Ahomagnon Department of Endocrinology, Clinique d'Endocrinologie-Diabetologie St PIO, Cotonou, Benin Republic
  • Joel Teelucksingh Department of Endocrinology, San Fernando General Hospital, San Fernando & Department of Endocrinology, Central Specialist Medical Centre, Chaguanas, Trindad & Tobago
  • Shahjada Selim Department of Endocrinology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Shilpa Joshi Department of Dietetics, Mumbai Diet and Health Centre, Mumbai, India
  • Hilda Nabiswa Department of Medicine, Meridien Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-18

Abstract

ice, or Oryza sativa/ Oryza glaberrima is the largest sources of carbohydrates, and calories, for mankind. It is the staple food across many countries of America, Africa and Asia. Hence, we need gluco-friendly ways of incorporating rice-based menus into the cuisine of persons living with diabetes. This multinational article discusses this challenge, and highlights the importance of informed and shared decision making with persons living with diabetes.

Keywords: Diabetes, glycaemic index, medical nutritional therapy, Oryza sativa, obesity, person-centered care, rice, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes.

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Published

2023-02-15

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 3 (2023): March

Section

RECENT ADVANCES IN ENDOCRINOLOGY