Diabetes and factors that affect the glycemic index of food

For people with diabetes, using the glycemic index (GI) during meal planning can help to improve glycemic control and insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. This video gives examples of low, medium and high-glycemic foods, how different foods impact blood sugar and tips for balanced healthy eating.

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*These instructions are part of a teaching program for families of patients at The Hospital for Sick Children. They are provided in addition to detailed hands-on training. We urge you not to follow these instructions without training and advice from a healthcare professional who understands your child's unique needs. Please also review these instructions with your doctor to check if they are suitable for your situation.

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VIDEO CHAPTERS:

00:29 - What is the glycemic index?

00:54 - Benefits of using the glycemic index

01:22 - Glycemic index ranking

01:42 - Low glycemic index foods

02:00 - Low glycemic index foods: Fruits

02:07 - Low glycemic index foods: Pulses and legumes

02:11 - Low glycemic index foods: Milk and alternatives

02:25 - Low glycemic index foods: Grains and starches

02:31 - Medium glycemic index foods

02:45 - Medium glycemic index foods: Fruits

02:51 - Medium glycemic index foods: Grains and starches

02:58 - High glycemic index foods

03:20 - High glycemic index foods: Fruits

03:24 - High glycemic index foods: Grains and starches

03:28 - High glycemic index foods: Vegetables

03:33 - Factors that affect the glycemic index of food

05:08 - How different foods impact blood sugar

05:23 - Balanced healthy eating

06:10 - Tips to lower GI of daily meals

06:53 - Going from high to low GI foods

07:28 - The GI lifestyle