THE GLYCEMIC INDEXCHART. Relevant to those with blood sugar irregularities,those wanting to manage weight, those on low carb dietsand especially appropriate for diabetics, the chart listscommonly eaten foods from 16 basic food categoriesaccording to their Glycemic Index (capacity to raise bloodglucose levels).On the reverse of The Glycemic Index Chart is anextensive summary of the principles involved in theLow GI approach to eating.