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High glycemic index(gi) foods that have high effect on blood sugar level -will eating such foods make you feel hungry sooner compared to low gi foods?

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YES: Since high blood sugar leads to a RUSH of INSULIN and INSULIN makes you hungry it makes sense to avoid foods which have a high SUGAR (GLYCEMIC) effect Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 11/21/2015

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High glycemic index(gi) foods that have high effect on blood sugar level -will eating such foods make you feel hungry sooner compared to low gi foods?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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