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(gly-SEE-mik) (GI): a ranking of carbohydrate-containing foods, based on the food`s effect on blood glucose compared with a standard reference food.
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(hy-po-gly-SEE-mee-uh): a condition that occurs when one`s blood glucose is lower than normal, usually less than 70 mg/dL. Signs include hunger, nervousness, shakiness, perspiration, dizziness or light-headedness, sleepiness, and confusion. If left untreated,...
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a meal planning system that uses points to rate the caloric content of foods.
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another name for carbohydrate, one of the three main nutrients in food.
by DiabetesCare.net | Jan 4, 2023
(ZY-lih-tall): a carbohydrate-based sweetener found in plants and used as a substitute for sugar; provides calories. Found in some mints and chewing gum.
