Blood Glucose Curve (0-180 min)
Actual impact of the consumed carbohydrate portion (107.2g) on blood glucose levels.
GL combines carbohydrate quality (GI) with the actual quantity in a portion. Values under 10 are low (steady energy, metabolic protection), 10–19 moderate, and ≥20 high (prompting a steep glucose rise).
Dietary fiber and lipids slow gastric emptying and enzymatic carbohydrate breakdown, facilitating steady glucose absorption and avoiding excessive insulin secretion.