What Makes My Blood Glucose Levels Go Up...And Down?: And 101 other frequently asked questions about your blood glucose levels - Softcover

Kaye Foster-Powell & Rick Mendosa, Jennie Brand-Miller

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0091906660 ISBN 13: 9780091906665

Publisher: Vermilion, 2005

Synopsis

This accessible, informative book answers the most frequently asked questions about blood glucose levels. The authors address a wide range of concerns, correct common misconceptions and set out to educate how best to monitor and control blood glucose levels to maintain optimum health.

Among the questions they address are:
- What is a normal blood glucose level?
- What is the glycaemic index?
- What can I do to bring my blood glucose levels down?
- Which carbohydrates will raise my blood glucose the least?
- There are times when I crave something sweet. What should I have?

Also included is a handy A-Z table of glycaemic index values for hundreds of foods and beverages. This is an indispensable guide for everyone seeking clear, scientifically-based information about the links between food, exercise, weight and blood glucose levels.

About this title

From the Publisher:

A comprehensive, authoritative guide to the glycaemic index

About the Author:

Dr Jennie Brand-Miller is one of the world's leading authorities on carbohydrates and the GI, is Professor of Human Nutrition at the University of Sydney and President of the Nutrition Society of Australia. Kaye Foster-Powell is an accredited dietition-nutritionist in both public and private practice in New South Wales, Australia. Rick Mendosa is a freelance journalist and consultant specialising in Diabetes.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vermilion
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0091906660
• ISBN 13: 9780091906665
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208