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Comparison of glycaemic indices of some local beans (Vigna unguiculata [Linn] Walp varieties) in Nigerians

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 22 , issue 3 , 2017 , pages: 51–55

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2017.1378461

Author(s): OB Olopade Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria , IA Odeniyi Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria , SO Iwuala Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria , OO Kayode Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria , OA Fasanmade Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria , MO Ajala Department of Chemical Pathology, Nigeria , PO Chimah Department of Dietetics, Nigeria , AE Ohwovoriole Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria

Keywords: beans (Vigna unguiculata [Linn] Walp) , diabetes mellitus , fibre , glycaemic index , Nigerian

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Abstract

Background: Beans are recommended for their richness and for their salutary effect on blood glucose. Inter-species differences impact on blood glucose. What appeared unknown is whether varieties of beans of the same species (Vigna unguiculata [Linn] Walp) have differential effects on blood glucose when equal amounts are consumed.

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