Briefing on Glycemic Index
This briefing paper provides an overview of the GI in the first section of “Question and Answers” followed by in-depth look at current research into GI and its impact on weight loss, management of chronic diseases and benefits for long-term health.
Carbohydrates, The Metabolic Syndrome, Hb A1c, And The Glycemic Index of Foods
A background paper on the glycemic index and its effect on managing diabetes.
Diabetes and Carbohydrates
Handout from Potato Board
GI Symbol Program
The Glycemic Index (GI) Symbol Program is a food labelling program from Australia that aims to help people make informed food choices by the use of an easily recognisable symbol on foods.
Glycemic Index-Handout
Created by Sheri Barke, MPH, RD
Glycemic Index.com
This is the University of Sydney Australian GI Database. You can search their database for the glycemic index of common foods. "The glycemic index of food is a ranking of foods based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. Carbohydrate foods that breakdown quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes."
Glycemic Indexes of Common Foods
A decent list of foods and their glycemic index values.
Glycemic Indices and Glycemic Load of Some Nigerian Foods
This study determined the GI of ten processed Nigerian foods and revealed their similarity in the release of glucose on consumption.
Potatoes and the Glycemic Index
Explains the difference between potato preparation on glycemic response.
Practical Use of the Glycemic Index
American Diabetes Association PowerPoint. Excellent
Revised International Table of Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) Values—2002
This table includes 750 foods. Not all of them, however, are
available in the United States. Rick Mendosa
The Glycemic Index: Research Meets Reality
White paper from the Potato Board
The Glycemic Index: What It Is, What It Is Not
The American Institute for Cancer Research
The Low Glycemic Index Diet
Overview and traffic light system for choosing foods.
Tight Glycemic Control: How Sweet It Is!
Virginia Point of Care Coordinators
Understanding Glycemic Impact
A nice magazine article discussing glycemic impact
Using the glycemic index to compare carbohydrates
A nice handout from Iowa Extension explaining the glycemic index. Provides a glossary of terms and common values for select foods.
