Editing Glycemic index (section)

===Compared to quantity of carbohydrate===
Depending on quantities, the number of grams of carbohydrate in a food can have a bigger impact on blood sugar levels than the glycemic index does. Consuming less dietary energy, losing weight, and [[carbohydrate counting]] can be better for lowering the blood sugar level.<ref name="freeman" /> Carbohydrates impact glucose levels most profoundly, and two foods with the same carbohydrate content are, in general, comparable in their effects on blood sugar. A food with a low glycemic index can have a high carbohydrate content or vice versa; this can be accounted for with the [[glycemic load]] (GL) where {{math|GL {{=}} GI% × grams of carbohydrate per serving}}.{{cn|date=January 2025}}