When Was Glycemic Index Discovered?

The concept of glycemic index was first developed by Dr. David J. Jenkins and colleagues in 1980–1981 at the University of Toronto. They were working towards finding the optimal and most beneficial diet for people with diabetes.

When was the glycemic index invented?

The glycemic index (GI) concept was introduced by Jenkins et al. (1981) in the early 1980s as a ranking system for carbohydrates based on their immediate impact on blood glucose levels.

Who invented glycemic index?

Physicians David Jenkins and Thomas Wolever invented the glycemic index in 1981 by first plotting curves to show how a specific amount of glucose raised study participants' blood sugar over two hours.

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