Glycemic

Pronunciation: /ɡlaɪˈsɛmɪk/

Glycemic (adj)

  1. Relating to how blood sugar level changes in the body after eating or drinking.
  2. Used for numbers that show how strongly a food raises blood sugar.

Glycemic (adjective)

Examples

  • This food has a glycemic effect that raises blood sugar quickly.
  • People notice a glycemic effect after eating sugary snacks.