Discuss the value of incorporating the concept of glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load into a Type 2 diabetic patient.

Discuss the value of incorporating the concept of glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load into a Type 2 diabetic patient. How do you explain what the GI is? What can you tell the patient about the GI that may help him develop better eating habits?

The responses to these topics should be of a scholarly nature. This means that the student will use references from textbooks or other sources (i.e. medical or nursing journals) to support statements and provide a reference at the end of the response, so others can read further from these sources. The goal is to stimulate further discussion.