We have been seeing it as a monster, when it s really a very ordinary critter. But it s not that simple.
Sugar is only one of the many things that can cause a rise in blood glucose.
Your body uses carbohydrate starch and sugar - for energy. Inside the body, both are changed into the sugar called glucose, and they are used the same way. So, in the end, your body sees no difference between one slice of whole-grain bread and four teaspoons of sugar. They both have 15 grams of carbohydrate. Reading the nutrition label on a package of food is a wise way to keep track of carbohydrate.