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Glycemic

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Glycemic
The presence of glucose in the blood.
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glycemic
pertaining to the level of glucose in the blood.

glycemic control indicators
in addition to periodic measurement of blood glucose levels, management of diabetes mellitus can be assessed by measurement of glycosylated hemoglobin or fructosamine.
glycemic index
the area under the curve in a blood glucose response test.


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The peak insulin is greater the higher the glycemic index of carbohydrate.
The study showed that whole yellow pea flour banana bread and biscotti reduced glycemic responses more than whole wheat bread.
In the present study, consumption of a low-glycemic-index diet reduced seizure frequency, presumably because of its positive effect on glycemic control.
 
 
 
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