What is the Glycemic Index?
Glycemic index is a measure of how quickly the food raises your blood glucose. It ranges from 0 to 100, zero being zero carb food and 100 for pure glucose.
Category Diabetes
Understanding Glycemic Load with Charts for Cereals, Millets, Pulses, Fruits, and Vegetables
A given food’s glycemic load(GL) measures the total blood sugar released into the blood. This is often paired with the food’s glycemic index to understand the impact of that food on blood sugar levels. Usually, foods with high glycemic index…
5 Steps For an Accurate Blood Sugar Measurement
Fasting blood sugar tests need 8-10 hours of fasting, low-GI food prior, calmness to avoid stress, proper site sanitization, and quick blood draw.
What is Post Prandial Blood Sugar (PPBS)?
Postprandial blood Sugar (PPBS) is the amount of sugar in your blood after consuming a meal. It indicates the amount of glucose in a person's blood in response to food.
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Chapati
The glycemic load of 3-4 thin whole wheat chapati is 22 while the glycemic load for 50% wheat multigrain chapati is 4.25.
Lobia, A Low Glycemic Index Superfood for Diabetics
Lobia has a high amount of soluble dietary content, has a low glycemic index of 33, and a medium glycemic load of 20.
What Foods Have a Zero Glycemic Index?
Fish, eggs, and animal products like chicken, lamb, and pork are some foods with a zero glycemic index. This is because these foods contain little to no carbohydrates and do not raise blood sugar.
Paleo Diet and Diet Plan for Type-2 Diabetes and Cholesterol
Paleolithic diet is the food typically consumed in the Paleolithic period (Stone Age). The benefit of the diet is that it is extremely low in carbohydrates, has zero processed food, and is rich in protein and minerals.
Glycemic Index of Indian Food Ingredients
India has one of the highest numbers of diabetic patients in the world. The World Health Organization data shows that above the 18 years age group, almost 77 million people have Type-2 diabetes, and another 25 million are pre-diabetic. Further,…
Glycemic Index(GI) Chart Based on High, Moderate, and Low GI Values
As someone managing diabetes without medication, I focus on consuming foods with a low glycemic index to maintain my health.