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Do sugar spikes increase blood sugar level more than low gi food? do low gi food not increase blood sugar level as fast?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I have no idea what a low GI food is. It is the sugar in the food and it’s breakdown products that increase blood sugar.

Answered 6/3/2022

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Answered 6/4/2022

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