Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by the rate at which the glucose level in the blood rises after a meal, especially as a measure of the quality of the carbohydrate in a food.

“The dietitian recommended choosing glycaemic foods to help manage the patient’s blood sugar levels.”

2. noun

a measure of the rate at which glucose level in the blood rises after a meal.

“The doctor ordered a glycaemic test for her patient to assess the impact of the new diet.”

3. noun

the rate at which glucose level in the blood rises after a meal.

“The glycaemic response was much lower after the meal of vegetables and whole grains.”