Carbohydrates are an important source of energy for the human body, but they can also cause fluctuations in blood sugar, and excessive blood sugar fluctuations can be harmful to the body. This isn’t just a concern for diabetics.
So how do we eat carbohydrates without worrying and reduce the impact on blood sugar at the same time?
When one finishes a meal, blood sugar levels will rise. At this time, the pancreas will secrete insulin, allowing cells to use blood sugar, and so the blood sugar level will gradually drop. This curve of blood glucose changes should exhibit steady rises and falls. However, if this curve rises rapidly, rises significantly, or falls rapidly, such blood sugar fluctuations are not good for diabetics, people with metabolic syndrome, or the general population….