The Glucosatiety Index: A tool for nutritional planning in diabetes and obesity

Authors

  • Sanjay Kalra Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India; University Centre for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali,
  • Nitin Kapoor Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Christian Medical College, Vellore, India; Non-communicable disease unit, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia,
  • Madhur Verma Department of Community/Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda,
  • Bharti Kalra Department of Gynaecology, Bharti Hsopital, Karnal, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-71

Abstract

Indices such as the glycaemic index and satiety index helps to classify foodstuffs according to their glucoseraising and hunger-suppressing effect. This assists in appropriate choice of meals, and ensures concordance of nutritional and medical therapy, as well as physical activity patterns. We suggest the use of an integrated glucosatiety index (or ratio) to help inform nutritional choices in a comprehensive manner. Calculated as the ratio of satiety index to glycaemic index, this metric can help in person-centred choice of nutrition, as well as choice and monitoring of anti-obesity medications and supplements.

Keywords: Diabetes, glycaemic index, metabolic care overweight, obesity, satiation, satiety index.

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Published

2026-08-26

How to Cite

Sanjay Kalra, Nitin Kapoor, Madhur Verma, & Bharti Kalra. (2026). The Glucosatiety Index: A tool for nutritional planning in diabetes and obesity. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 76(09), 1573–1574. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.26-71

Issue

Vol. 76 No. 09 (2026): September

Section

PRIMARY CARE DIABETES

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