A low-glycemic index diet is an eating plan based on how foods affect blood glucose level. The glycemic index ranks food on a scale from 0 to 100. The low end of the scale has foods that have little effect on blood sugar levels. The high end of the scale has foods with a big effect on blood sugar levels. The purpose of this diet is to choose foods less likely to raise blood sugar levels. Some low glycemic foods are green vegetables, raw carrots, ... Read more