Psyllium for Pre-Diabetes Blood Sugar Support?

HomeatWDW

I was recently diagnosed as pre-diabetic through an ac1 blood test and am currently doing pretty well at modifying my diet and upping my exercise. I have a chance to try out a psyllium supplement that supposedly helps support healthy blood sugar (not a MLM BS "try out"; I belong to various product research sites so it's it's a legit try-out through a major manufacturer). I've never heard of psyllium being beneficial for pre-diabetes before, and I'm skeptical of any potential woo, but I did find some research (although it was funded by a company rather than totally independent): http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/P-G-meta-analyses-supports-psyllium-fiber-s-blood-sugar-management-potential

Just curious if anyone else has used psyllium as part of an overall pre-diabetes management plan. My doctor made carb-cutting recommendations but didn't mention it when discussing my blood test results with me.

MelaniaTrump

Shame your doctor told you to cut carbs. I could not do it.
Beans, lentils, quinoa, barley, sweet potates - all out?
These foods are also super high in soluble and unsoluble fiber - what a shame.
Walmart sells psyllium fiber products - a bunch of them.

BrianSharpe

I learned something new today (I'd heard about psyllium and cholesterol before but.....)

Fiber -- Studies suggest that a high-fiber diet may help:

Prevent development of type 2 diabetes
Lower average glucose and insulin levels in people who already have type 2 diabetes
Improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in those with diabetes

In a large-scale study of nurses in the United States, women who consumed the most whole grain foods in their diets were nearly 40% less likely to develop diabetes than women who consumed the least. People with irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, or other digestive issues should speak with their doctor before adding fiber to their diet.

Studies have also shown that cholesterol levels improved in people with type 2 diabetes after they took supplements of a soluble fiber known as psyllium (Plantago psyllium).

Source: umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/diabetes

HomeatWDW

BrianSharpe wrote: »

Source: umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/diabetes

Interesting. the study I found only mentioned pre-diabetes, but your link indicates that it's actually helpful for diabetes, too. Thanks for the added info.