A meta-analysis of cohort studies showed that higher white rice consumption increases the risk of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM). 3,52,384 participants with a follow up of 4 to 22 years were studied. They belonged to Asian population – Chinese and Japanese who consumed 4-5 servings of white rice daily. A total of 13,284 incident cases of T2DM were ascertained in this population. The analysts concude that higher consumption of white rice is associated with an increased risk of T2DM especially in Asian (Chinese and Japanese) population.
Prof. Sahasranam KV, MD, DM, Former Prof. & HOD Medical College | Senior Consultant Cardiologist