Definition

Related to the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.

Example

Monitoring glycemic levels is important for managing diabetes.

Conversation

I've been reading about glycemic index and how it affects our diet.

That's interesting! I heard it can really impact energy levels.

Yeah, I think choosing glycemic foods could help me feel better throughout the day.

Definitely! It's all about making smart choices for our health.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glycemic → It is formed from "glyc-" (from Greek "glykys", meaning sweet) and "-emic" (from Greek "haima", meaning blood). The word "glycemic" refers to the level of sugar in the blood, hence relating to sweetness in the context of blood sugar levels.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sweetness' ('glyc-') in relation to 'blood' ('-emic') to remember that glycemic refers to the sugar levels in the blood.

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