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glycemic

American  
[glahy-seem-ik] / glaɪˈsim ɪk /

adjective

  1. of or relating to glycemia, or the presence of sugar in the blood.


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The American College of Sports Medicine’s position is that exercising after meals and in the afternoon outperforms fasting and morning exercise sessions for glycemic control.

From MarketWatch Jun. 21, 2026

Current prescribing criteria center on body mass index thresholds and glycemic targets, metabolic markers that tell us something about a patient’s need for weight loss but nothing about their underlying GLP-1 physiology.

From Slate Mar. 22, 2026

Participants completed detailed questionnaires that allowed scientists to estimate the glycemic index and glycemic load of their regular diets.

From Science Daily Jan. 27, 2026

This low fluctuation glycemic response could be beneficial to the body in the long run, researchers say.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2025

Meanwhile, low glycemic index carbs, such as parboiled rice and al dente pasta, that are more slowly absorbed and produce a smaller blood sugar spike are associated with decreased risk.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2024

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