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Glycemic Index (GI) or Glycemic Index Indicates the blood sugar level after eating carbohydrate foods. If you eat foods that have a high Glycemic Index, it will increase your blood sugar levels faster. The Glycemic Index reading may be very helpful for those who need to control their glucose levels. Especially people with diabetes

The Glycemic Index can be divided into three levels: high, medium, and low, with diabetics or those who use the glycemic index as their eating criteria often focus on low-GI foods because it causes blood sugar levels. [link widoczny dla zalogowanych] It increases slowly and is not dangerous. While high-GI foods can cause sugar to skyrocket after eating, it can be dangerous.



Glycemic Index and Diabetes
As many people know Diabetes is a blood sugar disorder. It is caused by the body lacking or producing less of the hormone insulin. Which affects the use of sugar as energy in the body As a result, the sugar level is unstable and may rise and cause kidney failure or blindness. People with diabetes need to pay more attention to sugar in their food than any other group.

The glycemic index will help the patient to predict that after eating this type of food. Blood sugar levels will gradually be absorbed or will rise rapidly. Patients can therefore avoid foods that can cause sugar levels to rise too high. To reduce the risk of a dangerous condition, however, there are other factors that can influence changes in blood sugar levels. Such as medications or other health problems

The Glycemic Index may also be useful for people who want to control their weight. Several studies have shown that a low-GI diet may reduce the amount of LDL or bad cholesterol. Lower intake of this type of fat may also lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Level of the Glycemic Index
Initially, the Glycemic Index can be found on websites, books, or consulting a dietitian.The GI value can be divided into 3 levels as follows:

Low level (0-55)
Low levels of the Glycemic Index are generally safe for all groups of people. Foods that are low in GI include milk, yogurt, soy milk, almond milk, olive oil, brown rice, strawberries, apple apple, dragon fruit, carrots, tomatoes, corn, broccoli, cauliflower, boiled sweet potatoes, etc.

Intermediate (56-69)
People at risk for diabetes and heart disease Should be eaten properly In addition, excessive consumption of high-value foods can lead to obesity. Examples of medium-glycemic foods are bananas, pineapples, raisins, orange juice, and honey.

High level (70 and above)
Food in this group Should be eaten limited To reduce the risk of hyperglycemia Because the body will absorb sugar from this type of food quickly. Examples of high GI foods are white rice, white bread, rice milk, watermelon, potatoes, instant noodles, cakes, cookies, desserts, candies and nectar.

However, the Glycemic Index of a food is uncertain and may vary depending on factors such as the source of the food, the method of cooking, the amount and the proportion of carbohydrates in the food. Also, the ripeness of fruits and vegetables affects the GI, for example, the same type of fruit, the same size, but in different gardens. One child ate when cooked Another child eating when it is very ripe will have a different GI value. Therefore, you should consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting a diet with a glycemic index. Especially those with underlying disease Also, consuming too little flour and sugar May cause blood sugar levels to drop And can result in feeling tired or exhaustion

In addition, the Glycemic Index is often used in conjunction with the Glycemic Load (GL), which is used to control the intake of carbohydrate foods in the meal by calculating the amount of sugar in the diet by comparing it with the GL criteria.The formula for the calculation is GL = ( GI x amount of carbohydrate in food: g) / 100, which is divided into 3 levels as follows:

0-10 are rated low
11-19 is in the middle
20 or more is high
Therefore, those who want to control the water in the blood Especially people with diabetes Therefore should always choose to eat foods that have a low GL value

Finally, the glycemic index is an indication of only the carbohydrates in the diet. Therefore, eating other foods should not be neglected in order to provide the body with complete nutrition. For people with diabetes In addition to eating foods that are beneficial. It is wise to exercise regularly to keep the sugar level at a reasonable level, however, should consult your doctor about the foods that people with diabetes can eat safely.