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Will eating high gi foods regularly increase the chance of getting diabetes in future (even if that high gi food is considered healthy food) ?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

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High Glycemic Index: foods increase the production of insulin more than lower GI foods. Thus, they can promote type II diabetes more easily. Peace and good health. Berries are low GI and good for you.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Will eating high gi foods regularly increase the chance of getting diabetes in future (even if that high gi food is considered healthy food) ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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