'Low Glycemic' Diet Helpful in Diabetic Youth

By Reuters Health Published at April 26, 2008 Views 191 Comments 1

John Crowley

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In children and adolescents with type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes, consumption of a low glycemic index diet may improve blood sugar control, according to results of a National Institutes of Health-sponsored study.

Glycemic index, or GI, refers to how rapidly a food causes blood sugar to rise. High-GI foods, like white bread and potatoes, tend to spur a quick surge in blood sugar, while low-GI foods, such as lentils, soybeans, yogurt and many high-fiber grains, create a more gradual increase in blood sugar.

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Charish
Charish September 4, 2008 at 11:53 am   

This is good information to know both adults and the youth.