Effect of Oats and Oat-Fiber on Glycemic Control in Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Objectives

Current approved health claims in Canada, US and Europe recognize the ability of oat ß-glucan to lower blood cholesterol; however, its ability to improve glycemic control is less certain. We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to update the evidence of the effect of oats and oat-fiber on markers of glycemic control in people with and without diabetes. Here we present data for the subgroup with diabetes.

Methods

MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched through September 23rd, 2020. We included randomized controlled trials of ≥ 2-weeks of sources of oat ß-glucan and measures of glycemic control in diabetes. Two independent reviewers extracted relevant data and assesse

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC8340782 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature