Glycemic load (GL)
Glycemic load is a contributing factor to an accurate prediction of your glycemic response relative to the glycemic index, as it takes into account the amount of carbohydrates in a serving as well as the glycemic index of the food.
Hard-boiled egg noodles have a GL of 18, regular spaghetti has a GL of 21, and whole wheat spaghetti has a GL of 16.
This means that consuming regular spaghetti has a high GL and will most likely cause a spike in blood sugar if you eat too much and don’t eat it with other foods like green vegetables, meat, etc.
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Can Diabetics Eat Noodles?
If noodles, vermicelli, canton, and pho are your favorite foods, but you’re worried that diabetes will make you say goodbye to them, don’t worry too much. You just need to know how to adjust because people with diabetes can still enjoy starchy foods and still have some control over blood sugar.
Portion balance
Try using a measuring cup or scale for a more accurate carb calculation. The amount of noodles consumed should be in the range of 64-83g for women while men can eat about 128g. A balanced serving of noodles will avoid the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar.
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