Carol DeFrancesco Men have higher rates of heart disease and lower HDL cholesterol, so in that respect research shows that they do. Twosteprva That is true for diabetics. The ADA diet is bad for a diabetic. Yes, It raises your insulin and makes you gain weight so in the long run you get sicker. A high sugar diet that is low in fiber can raise insulin levels.
Studies show adding fiber lowers cholesterol levels.
There is some interesting research on fiber and insulin. Insulin levels go down on the high fiber diet and blood triglycerides levels fall as well. This research shows that it is important for people to increase fiber when they cut fat. Carol DeFrancesco And be careful not to increase sugar. Carol DeFrancesco High fiber intake will help but as you know that is not the only thing that factors into diabetes .