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What gives you more of a sugar rush, a banana or a meat pie? You might think this a strange question, but an awful lot of people are becoming obsessed with the effect that different types of food have on their blood sugar levels.For those…

Urine smell can help detect whether you have diabetes or not.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in a 2014 report, more than 422 million people around the world have been diagnosed due to diabetes.Do you sometimes feel that…

Researchers have identified how healthy neurons metabolise glucose, an advance which may have implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer`s and Parkinson`s. The human brain has a sweet tooth, burning through…

This is the most direct and clearest evidence yet that neurons are metabolising glucose through glycolysis and that they need this fuel to maintain normal energy levels. (Credits: Reuters)Many foods we eat are broken down into glucose,…

"Type 2 diabetes is caused by insulin resistance," said dietitian and educational lead for diabetes, Claire Lynch. "Insulin is a hormone which helps the glucose (sugar) move from your blood into the organs (muscle, brain, heart, liver),…

Let’s explore six such dietary myths that have no impact on your sleep cycleWhile there are several factors that influence the quality of our sleep, our diet is often considered to be a crucial aspectSleep is an essential aspect of our…

The majority of people with poorly controlled diabetes, feel well in themselves and have no symptoms for a long time until complications occurChoose to test regularly and choose your test wisely. Ditch the ostrich attitude and take the…

Last Updated: March 06, 2023, 11:20 ISTThe Global Diabetes Community also claims likewise that water does not contain carbs or calories.You can also try other water-based and less-sugary beverages like Lemonade, and coconut water.A glass of…

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The goal of this secret endeavor — dubbed E5 — is to measure how much glucose is in someone’s body without needing to prick the skin for blood. After hitting major milestones recently, the company now believes it could eventually…