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2. Blood sugar level - Wikipedia

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   The fluctuation of blood sugar (red) and the sugar-lowering hormone insulin (blue) in humans during the course of a day with three meals. One of the effects of a sugar-rich vs a starch-rich meal is highlighted. [1] The blood sugar level, blood sugar concentration, blood glucose level, or glycemia is the measure of glucose concentrated in the blood.

3. Glycemic index - Wikipedia

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   Graph depicting blood sugar change during a day with three meals. The glycemic (glycaemic) index (GI; / ɡ l aɪ ˈ s iː m ɪ k / [1]) is a number from 0 to 100 assigned to a food, with pure glucose arbitrarily given the value of 100, which represents the relative rise in the blood glucose level two hours after consuming that food. [2]

4. Blood sugar regulation - Wikipedia

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   Blood sugar regulation is the process by which the levels of blood sugar, the common name for glucose dissolved in blood plasma, are maintained by the body within a narrow range. The regulation of glucose levels through Homeostasis. This tight regulation is referred to as glucose homeostasis. Insulin, which lowers blood sugar, and glucagon ...

5. Doctors Explain How to Lower Your A1C Level

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   Get Active. An active lifestyle can lower your A1C, Dr. Peterson says. “Almost any type of physical activity or exercise will keep A1C under control, and ultimately will keep you on a healthy ...

6. The Ideal Glucose Numbers to Aim For - AOL

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   After eating, she says the blood sugar should be less than 120 and should be 140 one to two hours after eating. “The more insulin-sensitive an individual is, the better blood sugar averages are ...

7. Diet in diabetes - Wikipedia

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   A diabetic diet is a diet that is used by people with diabetes mellitus or high blood sugar to minimize symptoms and dangerous complications of long-term elevations in blood sugar ( i.e.: cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, obesity ). Among guideline recommendations including the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Diabetes UK, there is ...

8. Diabetic? These Foods Will Help Keep Your Blood Sugar in Check

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   Soda and juices wreak havoc on blood-sugar levels. Add some interest to seltzer by squeezing in fresh citrus, opting for flavored (but not sweetened) versions, or infusing with a sprig of fresh herbs.

9. Glycemic load - Wikipedia

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   Glycemic load. The glycemic load (GL) of food is a number that estimates how much the food will raise a person's blood glucose level after it is eaten. One unit of glycemic load approximates the effect of eating one gram of glucose. [ 1] Glycemic load accounts for how much carbohydrate is in the food and how much each gram of carbohydrate in ...