glycemic index
Blood sugar scale
The glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels after eating.
Foods are ranked on a scale from 0 to 100, with pure glucose at 100.
Low-glycemic foods like legumes and whole grains release energy slowly; high-glycemic foods like white bread cause rapid spikes.
The measure guides dietary choices for diabetics and others managing blood sugar: She switched to low-glycemic index foods after her diagnosis.
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
Complex plant carbohydrate
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- complex carbohydratesMulti-sugar molecular chains
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
whole grains · legumes · pasta · bread · rice · potatoes · oats · barley
Chronic insulin resistance condition
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- gestational diabetesGlucose intolerance during pregnancy
- metforminBiguanide glucose-lowering drug
diabetic diet · insulin sensitivity · endocrinology · self-monitoring · diabetes prevention
Scheduling what you'll cook
- satietyState of being full
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- South Beach dietPhased low-carbohydrate regimen
Abrupt vitality loss
- mental claritySharpness of thought
- afternoon slumpMidday tiredness after eating
- energy balanceIntake versus expenditure ratio
- athletic performancePhysical skill in sports
insulin
Pancreatic glucose-regulating hormone
- blood sugarCirculating glucose level
- postprandialFollowing a meal
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
hypoglycemia · insulin resistance · sugar crash · homeostasis · pancreas
starch
Complex plant carbohydrate
- fructoseMonosaccharide in produce
- sucroseGlucose-fructose disaccharide
- complex carbohydratesMulti-sugar molecular chains
fiber · whole grains · legumes · pasta · bread · rice · potatoes · oats · barley · quinoa
type 2 diabetes
Chronic insulin resistance condition
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- type 1 diabetesAutoimmune insulin deficiency disease
- gestational diabetesGlucose intolerance during pregnancy
metformin · diabetic diet · insulin sensitivity · endocrinology · self-monitoring · diabetes prevention
meal planning
Scheduling what you'll cook
- satietyState of being full
- portion controlLimiting serving sizes
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
energy crash
Abrupt vitality loss
- mental claritySharpness of thought
- afternoon slumpMidday tiredness after eating
- energy balanceIntake versus expenditure ratio
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glycemic indexcalorie count
Nutritional energy quantification
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