Black rice has a low glycemic index of about 42.3. The glycemic index, also known as the Glycemic Index (GI), is the ratio of the glycemic effect of a food to the glycemic effect of glucose. Black rice is an omnivorous grain, and moderate consumption by people with high blood glucose will not lead to large fluctuations in blood glucose. Black rice is a processed product of black rice, a class of specialty varieties formed by the long-term cultivation of the gramineous plant rice. Although the carbohydrate content of black rice is high, but its glycemic index, sodium content and fat content are relatively low, its glycemic index of about 42.3, is a low GI food, high blood sugar people a moderate amount of food will not lead to large fluctuations in blood sugar. Patients with high blood sugar can use black rice to replace rice and refined flour as staple food, which can not only provide sufficient energy for the body, but also help to control blood sugar levels. Seek medical advice if you feel unwell.