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Plasma glucose and insulin responses to six different meals were determined and compared with values predicted by published glycemic indices of the component foods. The test meals were of different ethnic origins: Indian (lentil curry with rice), Italian (spaghetti bolognaise), Chinese (stir-fried vegetables and chicken with rice), Greek (lentil stew), Western (sirloin chop and vegetables); and Lebanese (sandwich with unleavened bread and hummos). Eight healthy volunteers were given 50 g carbohydrate portions of the above meals after an overnight fast. The glycemic and insulin indices were highest for the Lebanese meal and lowest for the Greek with significant differences among the meals (ANOVA, p less than 0.05). The observed glycemic indices correlated well with the predicted glycemic indices (r = 0.88, p less than 0.01) and insulin responses parallelled the glycemic responses (r = 0.83, p less than 0.05). These results suggest that the glycemic index approach will be useful in planning diets for diabetic people.
The prevalence of noninsulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is up to 10 times higher in urbanised Australian Aboriginal and Pacific Island communities than in Caucasians (Wise et al, 1976; Wel...
Medical Journal of AustraliaVolume 141, Issue 12-13 p. 901-901 Letter to the Editor Lactase deficiency in Aborigines Janette C. Brand PhD, Janette C. Brand PhD Human Nutrition Unit, Commonwealth Institute of Health, The University of SydneySearch for more papers by this authorIan Darnton Hill MB BS, Ian Darnton Hill MB BS Princess Margaret Children's Medical Research Foundation, PerthSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Gracey MD, Michael Gracey MD Princess Margaret Children's Medical Research Foundation, PerthSearch for more papers by this author Janette C. Brand PhD, Janette C. Brand PhD Human Nutrition Unit, Commonwealth Institute of Health, The University of SydneySearch for more papers by this authorIan Darnton Hill MB BS, Ian Darnton Hill MB BS Princess Margaret Children's Medical Research Foundation, PerthSearch for more papers by this authorMichael Gracey MD, Michael Gracey MD Princess Margaret Children's Medical Research Foundation, PerthSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 December 1984 https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1984.tb133002.xAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat No abstract is available for this article. Volume141, Issue12-13December 1984Pages 901-901 RelatedInformation