LAST MONTH We Asked:
In last month’s edition of Diabetes Bites, we asked for the term used to describe the rate at which foods raise the blood sugar level.
And the winner is… Stacy Holwerda (T1 for 30 years) of Dallas, Texas for being the first person with the correct answer!
ANSWER:
Glycemic Index
Gycemic index scores represent the percentage of carbohydrates that turn into blood sugar within two hours of eating. Foods with higher scores raise the blood sugar faster than foods with lower scores.
Understanding how glycemic index works can help you to time your insulin properly in order to achieve optimal post-meal blood sugar levels. It can also be used for interpreting the impact of insulin-on-board and choosing the right foods for treating hypoglycemia, enhancing satiety and fueling for sports/exercise.
To learn more, speak with one of the clinicians at Integrated Diabetes Services.
MARCH TRIVIA Question
QUESTION:
There are a lot of acronyms in the world of diabetes, such as CGM, CSII, MDI, and T1D.
The acronym “MARD” is used to describe the accuracy of glucose monitoring systems.
What does MARD stand for?
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