It is of particular importance for diabetics to monitor their triglyceride (TGL) ratios. In a study spanning 11 days, a diet rich in monounsaturated fats on olive oil yielded a TGL ratio of 1.78 g/l, while a regimen rich in glucides (as recommended for diabetics) showed a TGL ratio of 2.35 g/l. has revealed that. In light of these results, it can be argued that a better way to lower triglycerides is to lower glusides (starch-sugar foods - good glucids: those with a low blood sugar index) and increase fats, provided they are not monounsaturated.