Question

Marc and Dan are twins who like the same activities, and foods. At a recent doctor's appointment, Dan was told that he has type 2 diabetes. He has been feeling good and has not noticed any changes in his health. He does not understand why he has diabetes but this brother does not and why he has not had any noticeable symptoms. How would you explain this to him? Describe what the glycemic index is and how this is very important in developing a nutritional diet.

Answer 1

The glycemic index allows people with diabetes to follow a balanced diet by consuming foods with a low glycemic index, which helps to avoid increasing the level of sugar in the blood.

Step-by-step explanation:

The glycemic index is important to know when a certain food raises the level of sugar in the blood.

A good diet for people with diabetes is determined by foods that have a low glycemic index between 1 to 55; Some of the foods that can help us regulate the level of sugar in the blood are the following:

- Breads and cereals that are exclusively whole grains.

-Legumes like beans and lentils.

-Fruits such as: peach, pear, apples, cherries and prunes.