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Know the Glycemic Impact
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Snap any nutrition label. Get instant GI & GL estimates from Google Gemini AI — built for diabetes management, pre-diabetes, and anyone tracking blood sugar with a CGM or wearable device.

Glycemic Genius showing GI 55-65 and GL 11-15 for Goodles Cheddy Mac, rated Medium impact
🔵 GI 55–65 · Medium
⚡ Instant results

Free to start No credit card Works on any nutrition label

The Problem

Existing food databases and tools don't estimate glycemic impact.

Generic GI tables give you an average score for "white bread." They don't know your brand, your serving size, or your ingredient mix. You need an answer for the exact product in your hand — not a ballpark.

Static databases are outdated

They list common foods, not packaged products. Your brand of granola isn't in there.

Manual lookup is slow and inconsistent

Cross-referencing tables mid-aisle isn't practical. And results vary by source.

GI alone misses the real impact

Glycemic Load accounts for serving size. A food can have a high GI but a low GL — the number that actually matters.

How It Works

Three steps to smarter grocery shopping

  1. 1

    Snap the label

    Point your camera at any nutrition facts label. Glycemic Genius reads the ingredients and macros instantly.

  2. 2

    Google Gemini AI does the math

    Google Gemini AI estimates the Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load specific to that product's formula — going beyond static databases to account for complex ingredient combinations.

  3. 3

    Shop with confidence

    Review your impact score, save to your pantry, and build smarter habits over time.

Is This For You?

Who Glycemic Genius Is Built For

✓ This is for you if…

  • You have diabetes or pre-diabetes and want to make smarter grocery decisions
  • You use a CGM (Libre, Lingo, Stelo) and want to predict blood sugar impact before you eat
  • You wear a Garmin, Apple Watch, Whoop, or other health tracker and want nutrition data to match
  • You're tired of guessing which version of a product is safer for your blood sugar
Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

GI & GL Scores

Both Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load — the two metrics that tell you the real blood sugar impact of what you're eating.

Pantry Tracking

Save your scanned products and build a personal pantry of go-to low glycemic items.

Scan History

Every product you scan is saved so you can revisit and track your glycemic choices over time.

Coming Soon

Product Comparison

Side-by-side GI & GL scores so you can pick the lower-glycemic option before it hits your cart.

Our Story

Why I built this app

As an active person who runs weekly and stays consistently on the move, I always assumed my health was covered. So, just three months after crossing the finish line of a marathon, a routine blood test completely caught me off guard: my glucose levels were dangerously high, putting me right on the edge of pre-diabetes.

While follow-up tests confirmed I wasn't pre-diabetic yet, it was a major wake-up call. I needed to monitor my numbers and completely change how I looked at my diet.

But when I went to the grocery store to find foods less likely to spike my blood sugar, I hit a wall. The only tools available were basic charts for whole foods like an apple, or generic items like "white bread." There was absolutely nothing out there to help me evaluate everyday products with complex, varying ingredients.

I couldn't find a tool to help me make informed choices in the grocery aisle — so I built one. Glycemic Genius was born out of personal necessity to bridge that exact gap, giving anyone the power to analyze nutrition labels instantly and take control of their health.

M
Mike, Founder
412 App Foundry · Pittsburgh, PA
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Scans 10 / week Unlimited
Pantry Items 15 items Unlimited
Recent Scans List 15 items Unlimited
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FAQ

Common questions

Estimates are based on the product's nutrition label and ingredient list, analyzed by AI. They're designed for comparison and decision-making — not clinical precision. Blood glucose response varies individually. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Yes — any product with a U.S.-standard nutrition facts label. Packaged foods, snacks, cereals, breads, and beverages all work. Fresh produce and restaurant items without labels are not currently supported.

Glycemic Genius is a helpful decision-support tool, not a medical device. Use it as a supplement to — not a substitute for — guidance from your healthcare team.

Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. Glycemic Load (GL) factors in portion size — the real-world impact of a typical serving. GL is often more practical for everyday decisions.

Yes — Glycemic Genius is a great companion to CGMs like Abbott Freestyle Libre, Lingo, and Stelo. Use it to preview the likely blood sugar impact of a food before you eat it, then compare against what your CGM actually records. Over time you'll build a personal picture of how specific products affect your glucose.

Absolutely. If you use a health wearable like a Garmin watch, Apple Watch, Whoop, Coros, or Amazfit, you're already tracking activity and recovery — Glycemic Genius adds the nutrition side of the equation. Knowing the GI and GL of what you eat helps you optimize energy levels, performance, and blood sugar stability alongside your wearable data.

Yes. Subscriptions are managed through the App Store or Google Play and can be cancelled at any time. You'll retain premium access until the end of your billing period.

Glycemic Genius estimates the glycemic impact (GI/GL) of almost any food using just the nutrition label. Traditional databases only cover whole foods or generic products like wheat bread. Glycemic Genius bridges the gap, letting you unlock the glycemic impact of the exact packaged foods in your cart.

Glycemic Genius is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android phones.

Flatten the label: Smooth out any wrinkles or curves on the packaging. Check the lighting: Avoid harsh glares or deep shadows over the text. Frame it up: Make sure the entire nutrition facts panel — especially serving size, carbs, and fiber — is clear and in focus.

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GI and GL values are estimates based on nutrition label data. Not intended as medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes.