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.
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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.