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Diabetes UK and Gi labelling

‘We are delighted to be working with Tesco on this pioneering initiative. Eating a healthy diet is an important part of diabetes management, and the new Tesco Gi labelling helps people with diabetes make informed food choices.’ Douglas Smallwood, Chief Executive, Diabetes UK

One example of how we have acted on the concerns of NGOs and others has been our work with Diabetes UK to provide information on the Glycaemic index (Gi) of foods. Over 1.8 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes, and it is estimated that as many again have the condition undiagnosed. People with diabetes are better able to control their blood sugar levels by eating a healthy diet with low and medium Gi foods. Gi labelling is also helpful for customers who want to control their weight. This year we launched Gi labelling and Gi information leaflets. Food scientists at Oxford Brookes University helped us by testing the Gi ratings of 50 Tesco brand foods. As a result, Tesco has the most advanced research, testing and labelling programme in the world. Our relationship with Diabetes UK is set to develop further next year, providing even more information and options for our customers with diabetes.