Diabetic Diet and Nutrition Treatment (Food Pyramid)

Richard157 · 01-18-2010, 01:51

I have read several diabetics say the food pyramid is not the best way to have good control for diabetes. A much better way is to follow the glycemic index. Food with a high glycemic number raise the blood sugar high, very fast. Foods with a low glycemic number raise the blood sugar much less and more slowly. Here is a link:

The Glycemic Index

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Richard157 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kingston, NY Posts: 1,405	I have read several diabetics say the food pyramid is not the best way to have good control for diabetes. A much better way is to follow the glycemic index. Food with a high glycemic number raise the blood sugar high, very fast. Foods with a low glycemic number raise the blood sugar much less and more slowly. Here is a link: The Glycemic Index __________________ I have been Type 1 for 64 years. I have no complications. My a1c is 5.6. I pump with the MM 522 and use a Dexcom CGMS. Details about my book are in my profile. My ISBN number for placing orders for my book at bookstores is: 1450515967