gi (abbreviation of Glycemic Index) "Glycemic Index" - is an index that reflects the degree to which food causes the body's blood sugar to rise. It is the body's response to blood sugar production after eating.

GI = The area under the blood sugar curve of a certain food 2 hours after eating is 100% times the area under the blood sugar curve of the equivalent amount of glucose 2 hours after eating.

Foods with GI>75 are high GI foods, and foods with GI ≤55 are low GI foods. Foods with high GI are quickly digested and absorbed after entering the intestines, and glucose can quickly enter the blood, so they can easily lead to high blood pressure and high blood sugar.

Foods with low GI stay for a long time after entering the intestine and are released slowly. The peak value of glucose after entering the blood is lower, causing a smaller postprandial blood sugar response and requiring less insulin, so avoid it. It can prevent severe fluctuations in blood sugar, prevent both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, and effectively control blood sugar.

Extended information

1. Prevention of hyperglycemia:

1. Eat on time and live a regular life;

2. Do not increase the amount casually Dosage;

3. The dose should be carefully checked every time you use insulin;

4. The amount of exercise should be constant;

5. Frequently measure blood sugar;

6. Carry candy with you as a backup.

2. Treatment of hypoglycemia

1. In mild cases, take sugar water or candy orally.

2. Severe and persistent hypoglycemia requires infusion of 500-1000ml of 5-10% glucose for several days. When it is difficult to inject glucose intramuscularly, intramuscular injection of glucagon can be given.

3. Idiopathic hypoglycemia should be treated with mental treatment and physical exercise, diet should be adjusted, protein and fat should be appropriately increased, and sugary foods should be reduced.

Reference sources

Baidu Encyclopedia-gi