The extent to which a food raises the blood glucose level and elevates insulin concentrations can be measured and ranked on a scale called the:

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The glycemic index (GI) is a scale that ranks foods based on how much they raise blood glucose levels compared to a standard food, typically glucose or white bread. Foods with a high GI are absorbed and metabolized quickly, leading to rapid increases in blood sugar and insulin levels, while foods with a low GI are absorbed more slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar and insulin levels.

The Extent to Which a Food Raises the Blood Glucose