WOMEN with type two diabetes who incorporate more whole grains, bran and cereal fibre into their diets may reduce their risk of heart disease, according to a new study.

What's more, low-glycemic index foods, that is, readily digested carbohydrates that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, may also help to curb early signs of heart trouble for women.

Reduce risk

"To adapt a diet high in whole grains and low in glycemic load will help diabetic patients to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," study author Dr Lu Qi, of the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, said yesterday.

The findings of the dietary study are based on an analysis of data from 902 women with diabetes who participated in the extensive research for Dr Lu Qi's study.

Find out more about study findings related to diabetes diet for women at http://www.unison.ie.