Hyperglycemia/ High Blood Sugar
hy·per·gly·ce·mi·a
/ˌhīpərɡlīˈsēmēə/
nounMEDICINE
1. an excess of glucose in the bloodstream,
often associated with diabetes mellitus.
What is the Glycemic Index?
The glycemic index (or GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar (glucose) levels after eating
Low GI carbohydrates create smaller fluctuations in your blood glucose and insulin levels – is one of the secrets to long-term health, reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It is also one of the keys to maintaining weight loss.