How did I become prediabetic? Imagine my shock when some routine bloodwork revealed some not-too-routine results regarding my blood sugar levels: I was prediabetic and, by extension, insulin resistant. My pancreas wasn’t making enough insulin, and my cells had become resistant to insulin and weren’t permitting sufficient sugar to enter them. As a result, instead […]
What are the glycemic index and load?
Glycemic: what does it even mean? I’m sure you’ve heard the terms “glycemic index” and “glycemic load” used in discussing the merits of including certain foods in your diet. I admit that it was Greek to me for many years! What’s all of this “glycemic” talk about, however, and does it really matter? Glycemia refers […]
