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The clinical significance of the glycemic index remains the subject of debate.
Practitioners should consider the ongoing debate when advising on glycemic index.
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However, the clinical significance of the glycemic index remains the subject of debate.
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The Glycemic Index
David S. Ludwig · JAMA · 2002
DOI 10.1001/jama.287.18.2414
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