If you are diabetic, pre diabetic, or even just concerned about your body composition, simple carbohydrates can be very dangerous for your blood sugar and body fat storages. This is because “Simple Carbs” are made up of only one or two sugar molecules making them very easy for the body to break down in to your bloodstream. These simple carbs are found in processed foods such as bread, pasta, white flour, soda, & sweets, but and also in fruits and vegetables as well. 
The rate at which sources of simple carbs affect your blood sugar is measured by a system known as the glycemic index (GI). This number is multiplied by the serving quantity for a measurement known as the foods glycemic load(GL). Foods with either high GI’s or GL are known to spike blood sugar levels and should be avoided by diabetics, pre-diabetics, and probably everyone else too. It is also best to eat a variety and not be excessive with one food or source of carbohydrates.
Popular Foods With High Glycemic Index / Loads
White Bagel – 72 / 25
Fanta Soft Drink – 68 / 23
Sweetened Cranberry Juice – 68 / 24
Instant Sweetened Oatmeal – 83 / 30
White rice – 73 / 43
Fruit Roll-Ups – 99 / 24
Baked Russet Potato – 111 / 33
Low Glycemic Alternatives
100% Whole Grain Bread – 51 / 7 * Be sure to read the label even bread marked as wheat often contains white flour.
Tomato Juice – 38 / 4
Unsweetened Orange Juice – 50 / 4
Unsweetened Oatmeal – 55 / 13
Quinoa – 53 / 13
Yams – 54 / 20
Glycemic Index, Load, & Weight Loss Surgery
Foods with high rates of absorption quickly pass through the bodies digestive systems and are stored as fat for future energy. Therefore, it is of no surprise that those with high Glycemic Indec (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) diets have been found to be at much higher risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. Fortunately, there are many dietary studies that have found low Glycemic Indec (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) diets provide substantial weight loss and glycemic control benefits. Patients of bariatric surgery tend to feel full without the need of excessive carbohydrates which can be a remarkable tool from those suffering from terrible simple carbohydrate food cravings. It may be hard to stay away from processed foods with simple sugars, but your body will thank you for it!
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Works Cited
https://www.verywell.com/simple-and-complex-carbohydrates-and-diabetes-1087570
http://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/food-beverages/glycemic-index-glycemic-load
