Sugar And Depression
Researchers at Charles Drew University in Los Angeles have found that treating depression appears to help people with diabetes control their blood sugar. For the study, investigators looked at low-income patients who had poorly controlled blood sugar. They found that giving these patients antidepressant therapy both reduced their blood pressure and improved their long-term blood sugar control.
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Blood Sugar and Adrenal Fatigue
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Q&A: Cortisone, other meds may spike blood sugar
A reader wants to know how corticosteroid shots (or cortisone shots) and other medications affect blood sugar. According to Dr. Mary Pickett,... Read more »
Sugar injections may ease chronic neck pain
New research suggests that simple dextrose (sugar) injections may improve pain and quality of life in people with chronic neck pain. Prolotherapy--a... Read more »
Carbohydrates
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Carbohydrates are one of the main dietary components. This category of foods includes sugars, starches, and fiber.Alternative NamesStarches; Simple... Read more »
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