The stored form of glucose as glycogen. It is a huge multi-branched polymer of glucose. It accumulates in response to insulin. Glucagon hormone breaks it down into glucose. The storage of glycogen occurs in the liver and muscles. Also, it delivers readily available fuel sources to the body in case blood sugar levels lower down. Read …
Last updated on September 9th, 2022Nowadays, many people are going after the ketogenic diet for weight management. Lowering the carb consumption to a minimum might aid in losing a few pounds. That too, in the initial few weeks to months. Any treatment may result in undesirable outcomes. And, the ketogenic diet is no different. One of …
In the morning, body prepares to rise and liberates a rush of hormones. Those hormones may act against insulin. And, this results in slight rise in the levels of blood sugar. It is referred to as the ‘dawn phenomenon.’ This phenomenon is naturally harmless in many people as their body produces a small quantity of insulin …
Last updated on September 27th, 2022Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease are common autoimmune diseases. The occurrence of celiac disease in type 1 diabetic patients is 6%. Celiac disease occurs in the general population in a 1% ratio. Because of the seeming link between T1D and CD, many doctors would screen for CD after a T1D …
Last updated on September 30th, 2022Excessive weight gain makes you look chubby and gives you many health problems. A lot of people with obesity experience high blood sugar levels. Researchers have found that many people with diabetes type-2 have been able to reverse diabetes through losing weight. It becomes even easier for them to lose weight …
Last updated on October 17th, 2022Diabetes is a type of metabolic disease. It results from high blood glucose levels in the body. For diabetic people, either their body fails to produce enough insulin. Or, it may not use the produced amount in an effective manner. This occurs when the immune system in the body attacks the …
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