Effect of Serving Size and Addition of Sugar on the Glycemic Response Elicited by Oatmeal

Effect of Varying Amounts of β-glucan and Sucrose in Oatmeal on Glycemic Response

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of serving size and the addition of sugar on the glycemic response elicited by oatmeal compared to that elicited by cream of rice cereal.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body mass index (BMI) 20.0 - 34.9 kg/m²

Exclusion Criteria:

• known to have diabetes
• use of medications considered by the principal investigator to influence glycemic responses