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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

However, they are also rich in starch and have a relatively high glycemic index, meaning they can cause blood sugar levels to rise quickly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 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

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

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

Make low glycemic index carbohydrates such as parboiled rice, whole grain bread and al dente pasta dietary staples and be mindful of how many high glycemic index carbohydrates you consume.

From Salon • Aug. 20, 2024

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