Dietary pulses are rich sources of protein, dietary fiber and are amongst the lowest glycemic index (GI) foods. We hypothesized that addition of pulses to a low GI (LGI-pulse) diet in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus may be associated with improvement in renal markers resulting from replacement of animal by plant (pulse) protein. We attempted to develop a low GI pulse bread for use in therapeutic diets. The pulse bread had a low GI but lacked the required palatability. We determined the effect of increased plant protein intake on markers of renal function. We included 109 participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus who completed the diet. Pulses as part of a low GI diet in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus did not adversely affect markers of renal function.M.Sc.2016-11-18 00:00:0
