Vinegar Co-ingestion in Type 2 Diabetes

The Effect of Vinegar Co-ingestion on Postprandial Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

The main objective of this study is to assess the acute effect of co-ingested vinegar on postprandial plasma glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients.

Plasma glucose and insulin concentrations are assessed over the 2 hr period following ingestion of carbohydrate-rich beverage with or without added vinegar.

Inclusion Criteria:

• male type 2 diabetes
• overweight or obese
• 40-70 yrs

Exclusion Criteria:

• incident cardiovascular events during last year
• peptic ulcer, duodenal ulcer, oesophageal reflux
• antacids, H2 receptor blocker, proton pump inhibitors, NSAIDS, prokinetic agents