lightheadedness, or tremors. Hypoglycemia necessitates the release of cortisol to help maintain the glucose supply to the brain and counteracts insulin, causing insulin resistance.[7](This is also linked to thetype 2 diabetesepidemic.)
The elemental diet is also considered a “low-residue” diet, which means that it is composed of free-form amino acids and fat in liquid form. Amino acids, glucose, fat, and vitamin/mineral supplements (in liquid form) are utilized instead of food. Because it results in a reduced secretio...
A Medigap plan, also known as a Medicare supplement plan, picks up the slack for health care expenses not covered by original Medicare, such as co-payments, deductibles and coinsurance. Read on to learn how to choose a Medigap plan. ...
Remember when I said myo-inositol is involved in hormone signal transduction and helps to regulate TSH, FSH, and glucose uptake? Well, due to its similar regulatory role relating to addressing glucose intolerance, myo-inositol has been identified as being a potential substitute for metformin in im...
As a source of polyphenols, ellagic acid, carotenoids and anthocyanin, these berriesoffer anti-inflammatory benefitsthat can help your heart, metabolism,immune systemandbrain. They’re alsoassociatedwith better blood glucose control, making them a great choice for diabetics. ...
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At the molecular level, Actovegin causes an increase in the utilization and consumption of oxygen (increases resistance to hypoxia), increases energy metabolism and glucose intake. The total effect of all these processes is to enhance the energy state of the cell, especially in conditions of insuff...
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Flaxseeds may also improve insulin sensitivity in glucose-intolerant people or those with type 2 diabetes. After 12 weeks of flax supplementation, one studyfounda small but significant drop in insulin resistance. In a review of 25 studies, whole flaxseedsappearedto lower blood sugar and prevent ...
When I got to the clinic, I first underwent a battery of blood tests, checking myphosphorylated tau ratio, better known as the Alzheimer’s blood test, and measures of my lipids, inflammation and glucose levels, to name just a few. I was also tested for my genetic risk for Alzheimer’s...