glycemic
Concerning glucose levels
Glycemic describes how foods affect blood sugar levels.
The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates by how quickly they raise blood glucose—high-glycemic foods like white bread cause rapid spikes, while low-glycemic foods like oats release sugar slowly.
She follows a low-glycemic diet to manage her diabetes.
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- fasting glucoseBlood sugar measured unfed
blood glucose · spike · crash · monitoring · glucometer
Primary cellular fuel
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- lactoseDisaccharide in dairy
- maltoseTwo-glucose disaccharide
galactose · starch · glycogen · monosaccharide · disaccharide · polysaccharide · dextrose · sugar
Reduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- gestational diabetesGlucose intolerance during pregnancy
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
diabetic · hemoglobin A1c · insulin pump · pancreas · diabetic diet · metformin · endocrinology · retinopathy
Sugar-based energy compounds
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
- refined sugarPurified crystalline sweetener
starch · complex carbohydrates · simple sugars · satiety · portion control · slow-release · quinoa · oats
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- energy productionCreating usable power supply
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- insulinPancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- postprandialFollowing a meal
fasting glucose · blood glucose · spike · crash · monitoring · glucometer
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
maltose · galactose · starch · glycogen · monosaccharide · disaccharide · polysaccharide · dextrose · sugar · net carbs
insulin resistance
Reduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- type 2 diabetesChronic insulin resistance condition
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- gestational diabetesGlucose intolerance during pregnancy
prediabetes · diabetic · hemoglobin A1c · insulin pump · pancreas · diabetic diet · metformin · endocrinology · retinopathy · nephropathy
carbohydrates
Sugar-based energy compounds
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- legumesEdible pod-bearing plants
refined sugar · starch · complex carbohydrates · simple sugars · satiety · portion control · slow-release · quinoa · oats · basmati rice
glycolysis
Glucose metabolism producing ATP
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- energy productionCreating usable power supply
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- low glycemicMinimal blood sugar impact
hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, glycemia, glycemic index, hyperglycemic