Best resource book for Glycemic Index for diabetics?
I’m looking for a comprehensive one that would go into detail about all foods and their GI. I’ve been told this is an excellent way to control diabetes, and I’m looking for the most informative book out there
Thanks!
wow, 3 responses, and only one person actually gave me a possibility of a book. I love how some people just give responses to what they think someone should know about, not necessarily what they asked about
I am thinking maybe David Mendosa has a book in print, but not sure. I downloaded and printed his Glycemic Index before he added the Glycemic Load and lots more foods to it.
http://www.mendosa.com
He goes into lots of detail about how he came up with the numbers he uses.
Others are entirely wrong about the usefulness of this for glycemic control!!! You use it as a basis for selecting food plan. Then refine it as to how it works with YOU!!
To check how each of the foods reacts in your bod, choose to have one for snack time, prepare a serving of it. Check the glucose level, record, eat the serving of food, record what and amount, then 90 minutes to 2 hours after that check glucose level again and record.
In about 2 weeks you will have a complete list of how foods react for YOU!
Include in the journal times of meals, exercise, meds and attitude (how you are feeling).
I do the foods testing any time the doctors change any of my medications!! All of them have an impact on my glucose numbers.
We are each such unique individuals, foods, meds, and exercise patterns react in very unique and individual ways for us!!
Good luck, my friend. If you want to talk more, click my avatar and send me private email.
admin on September 28th 2009 in Diabetes and Glycemic Index
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