Summary:
In individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus, acute consumption of orange juice with a high-carbohydrate meal did not significantly affect postprandial glycaemic control compared to whole orange consumption or a sugar-sweetened beverage, and it was not associated with any notable side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Individuals with well-controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus who consumed high-carbohydrate meals. |
| Intervention | Consumption of orange juice during a standard high-carbohydrate breakfast. |
| Comparison | Consumption of whole orange pieces or a sugar-sweetened beverage with the same meal. |
| Outcome | No significant differences were observed in the acute glycaemic responses between orange juice, whole orange consumption, and a sugar-sweetened beverage, with no notable side effects observed in any group. |
Source: Kenneth Verboven, et al. “Acute glycaemic response of orange juice consumption with breakfast in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a randomized cross-over trial.” Read article here.
