We examined whether a substitution of whole grains and legumes for refined rice in a high carbohydrate diet (about 65% of energy derived from carbohydrate) may modify the effect of this variant on changes in apolipoprotein A-V (apoA-V) and triglyceride concentrations.

We genotyped the APOA5 -1131T>C in individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, who were randomly assigned to either a group ingesting whole grain and legume meals daily or a control group for 12 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subjects who were in in impaired fasting glucose (IFG, 100≤ fasting glucose <126 mg/dL) and newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes (fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dL) were referred to the Department of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. They were rechecked for their health and lipid profiles, and then those who satisfied the study criteria were recommended to participate in the dietary intervention program

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current and/or past history of cardiovascular disease including angina
• Liver or kidney dysfunction
• Thyroid or pituitary disease
• Unstable weight loss/gain (≥2 kg) over the previous 6months
• Pregnancy or lactation. Subjects who were taking medication were also excluded