Glycemic Index of beer

The glycemic index of beer depends on the amount of sugar in the beer at the end of the fermentation.

Glycemic Index

The Glycemic index tells us how quickly a food is digested and how fast blood sugars elevate after eating. Its one of the metrics that everyone, not just diabetics, should be familiar with.

Pre-Diabetes

Prediabetes is also known as “impaired glucose tolerance”. It can be an early warning sign in the development of a more serious form of diabetes.

Glossary of Terms - Diabetes Definitions

Blood Sugar
Usually when we refer to blood sugar, we are referring to the amount of glucose circulating in the blood at any one time.  Blood glucose is carefully regulated using feedback mechanisms to keep it within strict limits.  Normal blood glucose levels in a healthy human are around 90mg / 100ml.
Diabetic Diet
This is the diet [...]