Diabetes Diet: Glycemic Index, Dining Out & Healthy Foods

For individuals with Type 2 diabetes, choosing foods with a low glycemic load is essential. Learn how to dine out safely at places like McDonald's and which nuts and proteins best support blood sugar stability.

The Glycemic Index of Rye Bread

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lorraine Shea

The glycemic index measures how carbohydrates affect your blood sugar level. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion raise blood glucose levels and rate high on the glycemic index. Carbohydrates slow to break down score low on the glycemic index.