Diabetes? avoid milk

Milk and skim milk have a high glycemic index due to their lactose content 

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood glucose levels. Foods with a high GI are rapidly digested and absorbed, causing a quick spike in blood sugar, while foods with a low GI are digested and absorbed more slowly, causing a more gradual rise in blood sugar.

Now, regarding milk, both regular milk and skim milk have a moderate to high glycemic index due to their lactose content, which is a type of carbohydrate. The glycemic index of milk can range from 27 to 45 for regular milk and 32 to 46 for skim milk, depending on the specific type and brand.

While some studies have suggested that consuming milk may help regulate blood sugar levels, others have suggested that high-glycemic foods, including milk, may contribute to the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

Therefore, it is recommended that if you have diabetes or you are trying to manage your blood sugar levels limit their intake of high-glycemic foods, including regular and skim milk, and choose lower-glycemic alternatives such as unsweetened almond milk or soy milk.

It's important to note that milk is a good source of several important nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and protein.. As always, it's best to speak with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian for personalized advice on managing blood sugar levels and making dietary choices.

Sources:

Glycemic index for 60+ foods. Harvard Health Publishing. (2022, August 18). https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods.

Jenkins, D. J. A., Wolever, T. M. S., Collier, G. R., Ocana, A., Rao, A. V., Buckley, G., … Josse, R. G. (1982). Metabolic effects of a low-glycemic-index diet. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 36(4), 872–878. 

Sun, Q., Bertrand, K. A., Franke, A. A., Rosner, B., Curhan, G. C., Willett, W. C., & Fung, T. T. (2018). Associations between dairy intake and body weight and risk markers of diabetes and CVD during adolescence. Journal of Diabetes, 10(7), 565–573.