Commonly Used Terms

What is a Glycemic Index (GI)?
Not all carbohydrates are equal! GI is a relative measure of carbohydrates in foods which tells you how they influence your blood sugar levels. GI is a valu...
Fri, 22 Jul, 2022 at 11:30 AM
What is Glycemic Load (GL)?
GL is a measure of a food’s carbohydrate content, taking into account both the GI value of the food item(s) and the quantity of the food item(s) consumed.
Fri, 22 Jul, 2022 at 11:31 AM
What is Time in Range (TIR)?
We each have a target glucose range we want to stay in (e.g. 70-180 mg/dl), unique to our physiology and health conditions. That’s what we mean by Time in R...
Fri, 22 Jul, 2022 at 11:31 AM