glycemic index and its relationship to glycemic load

The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement that categorizes carbohydrates based on how quickly they raise blood sugar levels after consumption. It ranks these carbs on a scale from 0 to 100. The glycemic load (GL) takes into account both the quality (GI) and quantity of the carbohydrate in a particular food item. It is calculated by multiplying the GI value by the carbohydrate content per serving and dividing it by 100. In simpler terms, the glycemic index tells us how quickly a carbohydrate affects blood sugar levels, and the glycemic load combines this information with the amount of carbs in a specific serving to provide a more comprehensive understanding of its impact on blood sugar.

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