The Glycemic Index is very helpful to type 1s because there are foods we cannot eat in any amounts, whereas a normal person or a type 2 may be able to eat them. If low glycemic food is spiking glucose, then the glycemic load is probably not going to help much. Some of the ADA information is applicable to type 1 instead of type 2, but most of the ADA information should be ignored.

Bernstein is a good plan for diabetics. Too much protein can also spike BG levels in diabetics.