More evidence for capillary sampling in the determination of glycaemic index

  • Christine S Venter
  • Johann C Jerling
  • Yvonne van Heerden
  • Marlien Pieters

Abstract

Introduction and objective. The glycaemic index (GI) can be determined using capillary blood or venous plasma sampling. The aim of this study was to compare the GIs of three South African oat products determined using both capillary blood and venous plasma.

Author Biographies

Christine S Venter
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom. DSc
Johann C Jerling
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom. PhD
Yvonne van Heerden
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom. MSc
Marlien Pieters
School of Physiology, Nutrition and Consumer Sciences, North-West University, Potchefstroom. PhD
Published
2007-12-12
How to Cite
Venter, C., Jerling, J., van Heerden, Y., & Pieters, M. (2007). More evidence for capillary sampling in the determination of glycaemic index. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 18(3). Retrieved from https://sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1719
Issue
Vol 18 No 3 (2005)
Section
Original Research

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