IF YOU FORGOT about the glycemic index after learning about it in middle school health class—there might be a reason. “The lower the GI number, the slower and smaller release of blood sugar in the ...

The glycemic index, or GI, is a tool for evaluating the ability of foods containing carbohydrates to raise blood sugar. When blood sugar increases, the hormone insulin is released to metabolize it. If ...

Need help with glycemic index and glycemic load? Discover how these tools differ, why they matter and which one can better help you better manage your blood sugar levels. If you have diabetes or ...