Healthcare News – A Hearty Breakfast Can Help Control Blood Sugar

Surprisingly, starting off the day with a large, high-protein and high-fat breakfast actually helped patients with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels throughout the day, according to a recent study.

Throughout the 3-months of research, patients were divided into 3 groups according to what they were served: larger fat- and protein-rich breakfasts, carbohydrate-heavy breakfasts and small breakfasts. Those in the first group had better results when their blood sugar was tested.

And the results were not by just a small margin. More than 30% of those who ate the hearty breakfast – compared to 0% who ate the smaller breakfast – had such good blood sugar levels that they were able to reduce their type 2 diabetes medication while they were involved in the study.

Researchers analyzed that those who started out the day with a big breakfast ended up eating less throughout the rest of the day. They concluded that the protein-rich diet helps people feel satisfied longer and helps lower their blood sugar.

Those who ate the big breakfast reported that they were less hungry throughout the day and experienced less urges to eat. Those in the small breakfast category reported the opposite effect, with increases in medication, urges to eat and preoccupation with food.

Although the results showed that while blood sugar and urges decreased, there was no major effect on weight. The study did not find a significant change in weight gain or loss in any of the groups – even those who ate the large or small breakfasts.

The findings were in alignment with current advice given to patients by their doctors – that eating regular meals on a schedule, ones that are high in protein and complex carbohydrates, can help maintain good blood sugar levels which may help them reduce their medications.

If ever there was a reason to start out the day with a substantial breakfast, there is now.

Sources:

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Endocrinology/Obesity/43351?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2013-12-11

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