Worldwide, around 540 million adults suffer from diabetes – a figure that is expected to rise to almost 800 million by 2045.

Hyderabad: Dr Vinay Nandcoori, director, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), said that the research institute ...

Researchers are breeding protein-rich rice varieties that cause minimal increase in blood sugar levelsRice is a staple food ...

Rice varieties with higher protein content may ... with milled rice samples possessing high-quality protein and ultra-low glycemic index to address the triple burden of nutritional challenges ...

increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI (55 or less). Most available rice varieties have GI levels between 70 and 72. White rice is notable for having a high glycemic count ...

Foods with a high GI (70 or more) increase blood sugar higher and faster than foods with a low GI (55 or less). Most ...

Good for dehydration, has low glycaemic index and high ... It has a lower glycemic index compared to other rice varieties, which means it causes a slower rise in blood sugar levels after consumption.