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A high-protein diet improves overall glucose management and decreases postprandial blood glucose.<br \/>\n\u2022 Aim to have 1-2 appams per serving, as eating large portions of appam can cause a rapid spike in blood sugar levels due to the high GI of rice.<\/p>\n<p>High-GI foods like white rice are broken down and absorbed quickly, causing a rapid spike in blood sugar levels, leading to hyperglycemia events. Besides the high GI of rice, refined sugar in the appam batter can further increase the glucose spike. Added sugars are refined carbohydrates that the body readily absorbs into the bloodstream, further spiking the blood sugar level. 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