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01/31/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Natural carb blocker backed by science is affordable and effective at helping you lose weight, maintain healthy blood sugar levels

For just 25 pounds, you can purchase a carb blocker guaranteed to promote weight loss and hinder post-meal slumps. Created by Polish scientists, Tribitor is a supplement marketed as a carb blocker which is mixed with water and consumed 15 minutes before eating foods that have a high glycemic index (GI). Once ingested, it prevents the […]

01/08/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers have developed a novel skin patch for diabetics that encourages their bodies to produce more insulin

Millions of individuals with type 2 diabetes must remain vigilant when it comes to their blood sugar levels because this is a key component used to measure their health. Their glucose levels are often measured via blood sugar test kits, which involve pricking the finger to get a blood sample for testing. But according to […]

11/21/2017 / By Russel Davis

Experts warn there is a new variant to metabolic problems: Type 3c diabetes is being misdiagnosed, which is why many aren’t responding to treatment

Misdiagnosing another form of diabetes, called type 3c diabetes or pancreatogenic diabetes, as type 2 diabetes, is making patients sicker by undergoing the wrong treatment plan, a study published in Diabetes Care has warned. According to experts, various markers – such as pancreatic inflammation, abnormal pancreatic tissue growth or surgical removal of all or certain parts of the tissue – contribute to the […]

11/13/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Sugar found to cause plaque in the brain, raising chances of Alzheimer’s

If you’re craving something sweet, grab an apple instead of a bar of chocolate. A group of scientists has recently discovered a link between high glucose levels in the brain and symptoms of memory loss, which could lead to Alzheimer’s. The brain breaks down glucose, or sugar in its most basic form, and it is […]

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