Purpose

The purpose of a low-GI diet is to choose foods less likely to raise blood sugar levels.

Why you might follow a low-GI diet

You might choose to follow a low-GI diet because you:

• Want to lose weight or keep a healthy weight
• Need help planning and eating healthier meals
• Need help keeping blood sugar levels from going too high or low as part of a diabetes treatment plan
• Want to lower risk of diabetes or diseases of the heart or blood vessels