Counting Carbs?
- At April 1, 2013
- By Wes
- In Nutrition
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The glycemic index has been referenced as a useful tool to help construct a diet for fat loss and for both Type I and Type II diabetics by controlling blood sugar levels and the resulting insulin response. The glycemic load may be a more relevant evaluator for assessing blood sugar levels, and thus, controlling the resulting insulin release. There is not a consensus on glycemic index versus glycemic load, or even an agreement among researchers of the accuracy of either index. The glycemic load is a calculation based on the glycemic index. This article will discuss both.
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