The glycemic index is the concept invented by Dr. David J. Jenkins and colleagues in 1981 at the University of Toronto. It is a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose levels. It compares carbohydrates gram for gram in individual foods, providing a numerical, evidence-based index of post-meal glycemia.
Carbohydrates that break down rapidly during digestion have the highest glycemic indices. Such carbohydrates require less energy to be converted into glucose, which results in faster digestion and a quicker increase of blood glucose.
Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have a low glycemic index. A lower glycemic response equates to a lower insulin demand, better long-term blood glucose control and a reduction in blood lipids.
Below is a section typically listing food groups with high and medium ratings. Certainly the food groups with a high rating should be avoided, but even those in the medium rating should be considered with caution and only used in moderation.
Commercial products, particularly specialist prescription diets, are excellent but they often cost more that even top name brands. However, it is not only cost which effects owners' decision to supplementary feed using their own ingredients.
Many diabetic dog owners discover the problem Feeder syndrome at some time where their pet simply does not want to eat. Whilst the old adage "they will eat when they are hungry" may still be true, diabetes is controlled by regular diet, insulin and exercise - the important thing being REGULAR.
Carbohydrates that break down rapidly during digestion have the highest glycemic indices. Such carbohydrates require less energy to be converted into glucose, which results in faster digestion and a quicker increase of blood glucose.
Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have a low glycemic index. A lower glycemic response equates to a lower insulin demand, better long-term blood glucose control and a reduction in blood lipids.
Below is a section typically listing food groups with high and medium ratings. Certainly the food groups with a high rating should be avoided, but even those in the medium rating should be considered with caution and only used in moderation.
Commercial products, particularly specialist prescription diets, are excellent but they often cost more that even top name brands. However, it is not only cost which effects owners' decision to supplementary feed using their own ingredients.
Many diabetic dog owners discover the problem Feeder syndrome at some time where their pet simply does not want to eat. Whilst the old adage "they will eat when they are hungry" may still be true, diabetes is controlled by regular diet, insulin and exercise - the important thing being REGULAR.
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