779-P: Comparative Effects of Two Types of Pasta vs. White Rice on Postprandial Glucose Levels in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes

Background: Food choices are essential to successful glycemic control in persons with diabetes. Methods: Twelve adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) (age 58.7±14.2 years, HbA1c 7.5±1.3%) completed an in-clinic double-blinded crossover study comparing the glycemic response to higher protein pasta (10 grams protein/serving), regular pasta (7 grams protein/serving), and white rice. All meals contained 42 grams carbohydrate, were served with homemade tomato sauce, green salad and balsamic dressing, and were repeated in random order. Linear mixed effects models assessed the 5 h postprandial glycemic response. Results: Compared to white rice, peak glucose levels were significantly lower for higher protein pasta (-32.6 mg/dL; 95% CI -48.4, -17.2; p