LAST MONTH We Asked:
In last month’s edition of Diabetes Bites, we asked for the term that rates food based on both the speed with which it raises blood sugar and the quantity (grams of carbs per serving).
And the winner is… Erin Harkins, T1 in Nashville, TN, USA, for being the first person with a correct answer!
ANSWER:
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Glycemic load is a good way to know the total “strain” a food has on our ability to keep the blood sugar from rising too much after eating. Foods that digest quickly but are relatively low in carbs, such as a single slice of bread, have a modest impact on blood sugar. So does a food that digests slowly but has a lot of carbs, such as a serving of pasta.
Foods that digest quickly and have lots of carbs, such as a bowl of cereal, represent the greatest challenge. Foods that are both low in carbs and slow to digest, such as salad vegetables, have the least overall impact.
Glycemic load can be a useful tool for those who rely on their pancreas to produce enough insulin to manage post-meal glucose levels, as well as those trying to minimize the amount of mealtime insulin they need to take.
SEPTEMBER TRIVIA Question
QUESTION:
In 2024, the national incidence rate of type 1 diabetes in the US was found to be 24 per 100,000 individuals under the age of 20.
Which U.S. state has the lowest T1D incidence rate?
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