During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people stayed at home, and therefore there were more opportunities to spend time eating delicious food. In addition, most gyms and outdoor sports venues were closed due to the pandemic, and therefore many people gained a lot of weight. Yu Jiashan licensed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Southern California, … Read more
As a Type 1 diabetic whose blood sugar falls below the “normal” threshold on a fairly frequent basis, I can speak firsthand to the dizziness, physical weakness and confusion prompted by hypoglycemia, and I can also speak to the importance of having food and drink items on hand to quickly boost my blood glucose levels. … Read more
Nowadays, the concept of a low sugar and no-sugar diet is very popular. Many people are beginning to pay attention to reducing sugar intake in their diet, and are even implementing a “zero sugar” diet to some extent. However, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that sugar … Read more
Keeping track of your blood sugar is a key part of diabetes management. Whether those glucose levels are checked with a fingerstick meter or a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), it’s an important part of daily life with this condition, along with the future possibility of diabetes-related complications. But just what is considered “normal” when it … Read more
Millions of diabetics could see life-changing results from an ‘incredible’ new drug, researchers suggested today. Tirzepatide works by mimicking hormones that help both control blood sugar and suppress appetite, helping people shed pounds. It was already shown to be more effective than other similar medicines, including ones dished out on the NHS. But fresh data, … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study shows that sugar alters the microbiome and leads to a loss of immune cells in mice. HUIZENG HU/Getty Images A new study found that sugar consumption leads to a loss of important immune cells in mice. Sugar appears to tip the microbiome balance away from bacteria that support immune cells … Read more
Real sugar can quickly add calories, but artificial sugar can lead to diabetes. Scientists are now warning that some artificial sweeteners may alter the body’s microbes in a way that alters blood sugar levels, according to new data published in the journal “Cell” and reported by the Southwest News Service. is in accordance. Sugar substitutes … Read more