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Because of their high sugar content, dates are considered a high glycemic food. The glycemic index or GI is a measurement of how quickly a food affects your blood glucose levels. According to University Health News, dates have a GI score of 103, while glucose is measured at 100. They also have a high glycemic load, which is a measurement of how much the carbohydrate content of a food affects blood sugar levels. Because dates are high in carbohydrates, with around 40 grams per 2-ounce serving, they have a high glycemic load, measuring 42. Overconsumption of foods with a high glycemic index and load can increase your chances of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity. *
