Insulin index

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Insulin Index

The Insulin Index is a measure of the insulin response in humans to the consumption of certain foods. It is a relative scale that compares the amount of insulin the body produces after eating a specific food with the amount produced after eating a reference food, usually glucose or white bread.

Pronunciation

In-suh-lin In-dex

Etymology

The term "Insulin Index" is derived from the hormone "Insulin," which is produced by the pancreas and regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, and "Index," which refers to a numerical scale used to compare variables or measure the effect of a process.

Related Terms

  • Glycemic Index: A similar scale that measures how quickly a food causes blood sugar levels to rise.
  • Insulin Resistance: A condition in which the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin.
  • Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.
  • Pancreas: A glandular organ in the digestive system and endocrine system of vertebrates.
  • Carbohydrates: A large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose.

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