This is because the high level of glucose in starch causes your blood sugar to spike. (carbscout.com)
The mutant mice produced less insulin — the hormone made in the pancreas that helps cells burn sugar — and they were plump and diabetic, with high levels of glucose in their blood. (discovermagazine.com)
Since hummus has low - glycemic index it is a good snack which puts only a small amount of glucose into the blood, which is important because insulin is a fat storage hormone. (beautyandhealthlife.com)