New Wheat Variety (PBW RS1)

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About PBW RS1:

It contains high amylose starch content.
Resistant starch (RS) won’t cause an immediate and rapid rise in glucose levels.
The high amylose and resistant starch, instead, ensure that glucose is released more slowly into the bloodstream.
Amylose starch content known to reduce risks of type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Food prepared from its whole grain flour also have lower glycemic index.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?

It is the condition in which the human body doesn’t use insulin well and can’t keep blood sugar at normal levels.
It develops over many years and is usually diagnosed in adults (but more and more in children, teens, and young adults).

What is glycemic index?

It is a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates.
It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.
Punjab Agricultural University develops new wheat variety to keep blood sugar, obesity in check

Q1) What is Insulin?

Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is produced by the beta cells of the pancreas, specifically in the islets of Langerhans. Insulin acts as a key that allows glucose (sugar) to enter cells, where it is used for energy or stored for future use.

Source: Punjab Agricultural University develops new wheat variety to keep blood sugar, obesity in check