Presentations
"Gushers" are quickly-digested carbohydrates that cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and fuel appetite.
"Tricklers" are slowly-digested carbohydrates that are slowly released into the bloodstream and sustain satiety."
Johanna Burani, MS, RD, CDE
Nutrition Works
Morristown, New Jersey
Expertise in individualized, low-glycemic index (low GI) meal planning.
What's So Good About the Glycemic Index?
Rocky Mountain Association
of Diabetes Educators -- Diabetes Education Society Educational Conference
Denver, Colorado
April 11, 2008
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The glycemic index measures how quickly digested carbohydrates "hit" the bloodstream.
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"Tricklers" are slowly digested carbs that release a small amount of glucose into the bloodstream over an extended period of time.
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"Gushers" are quickly digested carbs that cause a rapid, accelerated rise in blood glucose levels.
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Numerous studies have clearly shown health benefits from a low GI/GL lifestyle.
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Switching to a low GI/GL lifestyle is doable and effective.
For more information,
contact the author.
The glycemic index measures how quickly digested carbohydrates "hit" the bloodstream.
"Tricklers" are slowly digested carbs that release a small amount of glucose into the bloodstream over an extended period of time.
"Gushers" are quickly digested carbs that cause a rapid, accelerated rise in blood glucose levels.
Numerous studies have clearly shown health benefits from a low GI/GL lifestyle.
Switching to a low GI/GL lifestyle is doable and effective.
Glycemic Index (GI)
Sample Graphs
Benefits of
Low GI/GL Diet
Glycemic Index Works
In The Trenches!
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Gushers & Tricklers:
Practical Use of the Glycemic Index
American Diabetes Association
21st Annual
Southern
Regional Conference
Marco Island, Florida
May 26, 2006
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There are many factors that influence carbohydrate ranking on the glycemic index.
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Several chemical and physical properties of carbohydrates, as well as human physiology and biochemistry, impact on the digestibility of all carbohydrate-containing foods.
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Small changes in carbohydrate choices within a meal will affect the GI/GL of that meal.
For more information,
contact the author.
There are many factors that influence carbohydrate ranking on the glycemic index.
Several chemical and physical properties of carbohydrates, as well as human physiology and biochemistry, impact on the digestibility of all carbohydrate-containing foods.
Small changes in carbohydrate choices within a meal will affect the GI/GL of that meal.
Factors Influencing
GI Ranking
Low/High GI
Meals & Snacks
Low/High GI
Meals & Snacks
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Good Carbs, Bad Carbs
GlaxoSmithKline
Parsippany, New Jersey
November 22, 2005
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While no foods are "bad," some carbohydrates promote better glycemic control than others.
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The "best" carbohydrate choices for the most consistent, healthful blood glucose levels are the slowly-digested carbohydrates, the "tricklers."
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"Gushers," which are quickly digested carbohydrates, become a good choice when blood glucose levels are too low and need to be quickly raised.
For more information,
contact the author.
While no foods are "bad," some carbohydrates promote better glycemic control than others.
The "best" carbohydrate choices for the most consistent, healthful blood glucose levels are the slowly-digested carbohydrates, the "tricklers."
"Gushers," which are quickly digested carbohydrates, become a good choice when blood glucose levels are too low and need to be quickly raised.
Diabetes Self-Care
What Are Gushers?
What Are Tricklers?
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What Do You Know About Diabetes?
What Don't You Know?
GlaxoSmithKline
Parsippany, New Jersey
November 15, 2005
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No rocket science, no brain surgery: a healthy weight and active body is the best insurance against developing type 2 diabetes.
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Diet is the foundation for diabetes self-management, with synergistic influences from both exercise and prescribed medications (when needed).
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95% of caring for diabetes is up to the individual who has it. Therefore, a person with diabetes has the choice to control it -- or not. A person who may be predisposed to diabetes also can choose to help prevent its onset.
For more information,
contact the author.
No rocket science, no brain surgery: a healthy weight and active body is the best insurance against developing type 2 diabetes.
Diet is the foundation for diabetes self-management, with synergistic influences from both exercise and prescribed medications (when needed).
95% of caring for diabetes is up to the individual who has it. Therefore, a person with diabetes has the choice to control it -- or not. A person who may be predisposed to diabetes also can choose to help prevent its onset.
Preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Triad of Diabetes Treatment
Best Carbs:
Gushers or Tricklers?
