Re: Questions, questions, questions!

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> anne this is brief on glycemic index, rates a number of foods

> http://www.diabetesnet.com/gi.html

It's what the numbers mean that I don't understand. Should I eat only those

with low numbers, say, under 80?? How much of each of these should I

consume in one day? I'm feeling like I have brain overload at the moment,

not much is staying put! <G> Thanks everyone for your patience.

anne

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At 03:43 AM 10/17/00, you wrote:

> > anne this is brief on glycemic index, rates a number of foods

> > http://www.diabetesnet.com/gi.html

>

>It's what the numbers mean that I don't understand. Should I eat only those

>with low numbers, say, under 80?? How much of each of these should I

>consume in one day? I'm feeling like I have brain overload at the moment,

>not much is staying put! <G> Thanks everyone for your patience.

>anne

The index is a guide. On the whole, for most people, the items with the

lowest number will have the smallest effect on your blood glucose.

But there are strange things. White potatoes in Canada do not have an

immense effect on me; but white potatoes in Ireland sent my blood sky

high. So I eat baked potatoes sometimes at home, but when we were in

Ireland, I just skipped the potatoes there and my BG stayed in control.

Also, eating some protein and/or fat with carbohydrates usually slows

absorption and keeps the BG under control.

You'll have to experiment yourself using the index as a starting point.

Elka

Type2, Metformin 500mg, chromium 500mcg, diet, exercise and chocolate