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🌟No.1 Tip For Better Blood Sugar Control. Part 2.

Understanding Glycemic Load (GL) for Better Blood Sugar Control 🍉📊

We often overlook the basics when it comes to understanding how food affects our blood sugar.

Yesterday, I covered the concept of Glycemic Index (GI). If you haven’t read that yet, I recommend checking it out first before diving into today’s topic. Link here.

Now, let’s move on to the second key concept: Glycemic Load (GL)!

What Is Glycemic Load? 🤔

If you search for the Glycemic Index (GI) of watermelon, you’ll find that it has a high score of 72, meaning it should raise your blood sugar rapidly. But, in reality, it doesn’t have as big of an impact on your blood sugar as you might expect.

Here’s why! 👇

While GI gives us a snapshot of how quickly blood sugar may rise, it doesn’t account for the amount of carbohydrates in a typical serving of that food.

This is where Glycemic Load (GL) comes into play! 🎯

Why Glycemic Load Matters 📉

GL considers both the GI and the carbohydrate content in a serving, giving you a more complete picture of how a food will actually affect your blood sugar.

For example, while watermelon has a high GI, the amount of carbohydrates in a typical serving is low, so the actual impact on your blood sugar is moderate.

Make sense? 👍

How To Calculate Glycemic Load 🧮

To find the Glycemic Load of a food, you’ll need to know its GI and do a quick calculation:

GL = (GI x Carbohydrate content in grams) / 100

I get it, doing this math every time you eat can be time-consuming. That’s why I designed Haema to do the work for you! Simply snap a picture of your meal, and Haema will calculate both the GI and GL instantly. You can download it here 📲

Why GL Is Important for Diabetes Management 💡

Understanding Glycemic Load and aiming to reduce the Glycemic Load of your meals is essential for better blood sugar control, lowering your HbA1c, and reducing the risk of diabetes-related complications

You can reduce the glycemic load of your meal by adding some additional foods. If you need help figuring out how to lower the load of your meal, simply scan it with Haema, and let it guide you.

Over the next month, I’ll share tips on how to reduce both the GI and GL of your meals, helping you slow the absorption of glucose and avoid those frustrating blood sugar spikes! 🚫📈

🌟Guess the Glycemic Load of these Pineapples!

The Glycemic Index is High, What Do You Think The Glycemic Load For This Serving Is?

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Stay Tuned! 🌟

I’ll see you tomorrow with more practical advice.

Jish 💜
Type 1 Diabetic & Co-Founder @ Haema

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