glycemic index
noun
: a measure of the rate at which ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
also
: a ranking of foods according to the glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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The glycemic index measures how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar.
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
One way researchers estimate how foods affect blood sugar is by using the glycemic index (GI).
—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
22 June 2026
Sourdough has a lower glycemic index than white or wheat bread, causing a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
These include dietary factors like dairy or high–glycemic index foods, psychological stress and changes in the skin microbiome.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
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Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
One way researchers estimate how foods affect blood sugar is by using the glycemic index (GI).
—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
22 June 2026
Sourdough has a lower glycemic index than white or wheat bread, causing a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
These include dietary factors like dairy or high–glycemic index foods, psychological stress and changes in the skin microbiome.
—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for glycemic index
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“Glycemic index.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycemic%20index. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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glycemic index
noun
: a measure of the rate at which an ingested food causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise
the insulin response caused by carbohydrate depends on the glycemic index … of the food—Trevor Smith
Trevor Smith
also
: a ranking of foods according to their glycemic index
—abbreviation GI
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