Last updated August 22, 2026
Key finding
Maximum glycemia was lower with cooled/reheated pasta (10.7 mmol/L) compared to freshly cooked pasta (12.6 mmol/L).
This study examined the effects of cooled/reheated pasta versus freshly cooked pasta on postprandial glycemia in adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding significant reductions in glycemic responses with the cooled/reheated pasta.
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Follow-up
Short-Term (≤3 mo)
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Study focus
This study examined the effects of cooled/reheated pasta versus freshly cooked pasta on postprandial glycemia in adults with Type 1 diabetes, finding significant reductions in glycemic responses with the cooled/reheated pasta.
Managing postprandial glycemia is crucial for individuals with Type 1 diabetes to prevent complications. The findings suggest that dietary modifications, such as consuming cooled/reheated pasta, could be an effective strategy to improve glycemic control, potentially leading to better long-term health outcomes for patients.
The study's sample size and demographic characteristics may limit generalizability. The effects of other dietary factors were not controlled for. Long-term effects of consuming cooled/reheated pasta were not assessed.
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Anita R, Sylwia S, Stanislaw P, et al. Cooling and Reheating Pasta Reduces Postprandial Glycemia in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes. Nutrients. 2026;18(7):1152. doi:10.3390/nu18071152
Maximum glycemia was lower with cooled/reheated pasta (10.7 mmol/L) compared to freshly cooked pasta (12.6 mmol/L).
Maximum glycemic rise was lower with cooled/reheated pasta (2.8 mmol/L) compared to freshly cooked pasta (4.7 mmol/L).
Incremental area under the curve (iAUC) was lower with cooled/reheated pasta (211.9 mmol/L × 180 min) compared to freshly cooked pasta (524.8 mmol/L × 180 min).
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This study contributes evidence to Cooled/Reheated Pasta, Freshly Cooked Pasta and Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes, Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours, Maximum Glycemic Rise, and 2 more.
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Cooled/Reheated Pasta
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Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Maximum Glycemic Rise
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Maximum Glycemic Rise
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Time to Peak Glycemia
Cooled/Reheated Pasta → Time to Peak Glycemia
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Maximum Glycemic Rise
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Maximum Glycemic Rise
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Time to Peak Glycemia
Freshly Cooked Pasta → Time to Peak Glycemia
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This study contributes to evidence on Cooled/Reheated Pasta and Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes, Cooled/Reheated Pasta and Maximum glucose.
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Measures Frequency of hypoglycemic episodes at 180 minutes as a key outcome.
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Cooled/Reheated Pasta appears to improve Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Incremental area under the curve for postprandial glucose at 2 hours
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Cooled/Reheated Pasta appears to improve Maximum Glycemic Rise.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Maximum Glycemic Rise
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Cooled/Reheated Pasta appears to improve Maximum glucose.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Maximum glucose
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
Cooled/Reheated Pasta appears to improve Time to Peak Glycemia.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
Time to Peak Glycemia
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
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