Blood Sugar Management
At a glance
- Fully digestible low glycemic carbohydrate
- Glycemic index (GI) of approximately 32
- Supports a lower and more sustained postprandial blood glucose response compared with rapidly available carbohydrates
- Associated with a reduced postprandial insulin response
- Suitable for foods and beverages designed to support blood glucose management and sustained carbohydrate energy
Explore further:
Why carbohydrate quality matters
Glycemic index
Improved blood glucose response
Evidence accross populations
Sustained energy release & cognitive performance
Mental well-being
Practical applications
Conclusion
Isomaltulose is a fully digestible, low-glycemic carbohydrate with a GI of approximately 32. Its slower digestion supports a lower and more sustained postprandial blood glucose response and a reduced insulin response compared with rapidly available carbohydrates, while providing fully available carbohydrate energy.
References
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Holub I, Gostner A, Theis S et al. (2010) Novel findings on the metabolic effects of the low glycemic carbohydrate isomaltulose (Palatinose™). British Journal of Nutrition 103(12):1730-1737.
Keyhani-Nejad F, Kemper M, Schueler R et al. (2016) Effects of palatinose and sucrose intake on glucose metabolism and incretin secretion in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care 39(3):e38-e39. doi:10.2337/dc15-1891.
Maresch CC, Petry SF, Theis S, Bosy-Westphal A, Linn T (2017) Low glycemic index prototype isomaltulose – update of clinical trials. Nutrients 9(4):381. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5409720/
Sünram-Lea SI, Gentile-Rapinett G, Macé K et al. (2021) Assessment of glycemic response to model breakfasts varying in glycemic index (GI) in 5-7-year-old school children. Nutrients 13(12).