What does blood glucose level indicate?
The amount of glucose in the blood.
What causes hypoglycaemia?
A sudden removal of glucose from the blood.
What does the Glycaemic Index measure in foods?
How much a carbohydrate food raises blood glucose.
What Glycaemic Index range defines low-GI foods?
A Glycaemic Index of 1 to 55.
Blood glucose level
Normal around 10 mmol/litre.
Hypoglycaemia
Low blood glucose from sudden drop.
Hyperglycaemia
High blood glucose, sugar accumulates.
Glycaemic Index
Measures blood sugar rise from 1-100.
Low-GI foods
GI 1–55, slow glucose release.
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin-deficient, requires injections.
High-GI foods
GI 70+, quick energy release.
Answer 9 questions on Nutrition-Related Health Conditions.
1. Which dietary approach is recommended for managing low blood glucose?
2. A food has a Glycaemic Index of 50. How should it be classified?
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