Review
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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2006; 12(35): 5611-5621
Published online Sep 21, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i35.5611
Table 1 Therapeutic strategies directed at minimizing postprandial glycemia
StrategyExamples
Alter carbohydrate in dietLow-carbohydrate diets
Low glycemic index carbohydrates
Slow gastric emptyingHigh fiber diets
Fat “preloads”
Low glycemic index carbohydrates
Acarbose
GLP-1 analogs and DPP-IV inhibitors
Pramlintide
Inhibit small intestinal carbohydrate absorptionAcarbose
High fiber diets
Low glycemic index carbohydrates
Augment the incretin responseGLP-1 analogs and DPP-IV inhibitors
Acarbose
Fat “preloads”
? Low glycemic index carbohydrates