Individuals with insulin resistance frequently ponder whether they can incorporate desserts into their diet or if these products are forbidden for them. A diet with a low glycemic index, devoid of products containing a high amount of easily digestible carbohydrates (simple sugars), is recommended for individuals with insulin sensitivity. In this manner, it is also possible to incorporate select desserts in the diet, provided that certain important rules are adhered to, which allow doing so without elevating the glucose (sugar) and insulin levels in the body.
Index and glycemic load in planning sweet meals for individuals with impaired insulin sensitivity
In the case of insulin resistance, which is characterized by impaired insulin sensitivity, a diet with a low glycemic index and load is the best choice as it stimulates insulin secretion the least.
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