Table 2.
Glycaemic response and glycaemic index of the test beverages
| Chinese (n = 16) | Indians (n = 16) | Malay (n = 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean incremental blood glucose area under the curve (mmol/L min) | |||
| Glucose beverage | 243 (25) | 209 (19) | 203 (17) |
| Test beverage 1 | 180 (19) | 158 (23) | 161 (13) |
| Test beverage 2 | 77 (8.7) | 65 (7.8) | 56 (8.3) |
| Test beverage 3 | 35 (6.9) | 33 (6.9) | 38 (8.5) |
| Glycaemic index | |||
| Test beverage 1 | 79 (8.8) | 82 (13.3) | 85 (8.5) |
| Test beverage 2 | 34 (4.1) | 33 (5.5) | 28 (3.5) |
| Test beverage 3 | 15 (2.8) | 16 (2.9) | 20 (4.8) |
All values are means (SEs)