Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with health professionals regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to glycemic index:

1. Do you recommend the glycemic index for me?
   
   
2. If the glycemic index cannot be my primary dietary guideline, can it be a helpful supplement for me?
   
   
3. Will the glycemic index help me to lose weight?
   
   
4. Can using the glycemic index reduce my frequency of checking my glucose, or will I need to maintain my schedule of glucose monitoring?
   
   
5. What do I need to know about factors that affect the glycemic index of food?
   
   
6. If I monitor the glycemic index of the food I eat, do I need to continue following the prescribed diet given to me, or can it be adjusted?
   
   
7. What do I need to know about the difference between glycemic index and glycemic load?
   
   
8. How can I estimate my personal glycemic index?
   
   
9. If I use carbohydrate counting as a measure to control my glucose, can I still use glycemic index to measure food values as well?
   
   
10. Does the latest research on the glycemic index reveal anything that is relevant for me?