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Glycemic Load of Diabetes

The glycemic load measures the real impact of a serving of food on blood glucose.

Definition

Glycemic load (GL) combines the glycemic index of a food with the amount of carbohydrates consumed, providing a more comprehensive view of the real impact on blood glucose. It is calculated by multiplying the GI by carb content and then dividing by 100.

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