Q.Assertion (A): Carbohydrates should be given as complex starches, rather than simple sugar in Type II diabetes. Reason (R): Soluble fibre presents in Oats, barley, fruits and legumes has been shown to lower fasting blood sugar & glycosuria. Codes :
Correct answer: (A) is right and (R) is partially correct explanation.
Explanation
Carbohydrates should be given as complex starches (polysaccharide), rather than simple sugar in type II diabetes because monosaccharide and disaccharide (simple sugars) are absorbed rapidly and they have high glycemic index thus they are more likely to increase blood glucose level. Soluble fibre presents in Oats, barley, fruits and legumes has been shown to lower fasting blood sugar & glycosuria.
Carbohydrates should be given as complex starches (polysaccharide), rather than simple sugar in type II diabetes because monosaccharide and disaccharide (simple sugars) are absorbed rapidly and they have high glycemic index thus they are more likely to increase blood glucose level. Soluble fibre presents in Oats, barley, fruits and legumes has been shown to lower fasting blood sugar & glycosuria.