Blood Sugar Articles:

Prenatal Programming of Obesity

A new study confirms a growing body of information that the health of the mother during pregnancy has a profound affect on the potential for future obesity. In the new study it was shown that high blood sugar during pregnancy doubles the risk for obesity between ages 5-7. Women entering pregnancy in an overweight condition and/or who eat poorly during pregnancy are at risk for this problem as well as multiple other pregnancy issues....

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Acetyl-l-carnitine for Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, and Male Sexual Function

Imagine the commercials on TV if a drug could help fix high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and male erectile problems with no side effects. No doubt, it would be a blockbuster. Welcome to the world of acetyl-l-carnitine, a nutrient with human science showing that it does just that.

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Higher Blood Sugar Blinds Immune System

New research shows that higher-than-normal blood sugar directly interferes with your immune system’s ability to recognize bacterial and fungal infections. Normally the long-term side effects of high blood sugar are considered to be cardiovascular, kidney, and eyesight related. This new information explains why diabetic patients and even those with pre-diabetic higher blood sugar are at risk for chronic Candida albicans problems.

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Acetyl-L-Carnitine Protects Circulation in Diabetes

An animal study has documented the ability of acetyl-l-carnitine (ALC) to protect the arteries and heart from the ravages of diabetes.

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Top 10 Health Stories of 2010

2010 is a year marked by an explosion in gene-related nutritional science, with significant findings to improve the health of one and all. In contrast, the same type of gene science applied to the function of commonly used drugs is showing their true colors. These toxic poisons should be avoided for all but the most desperate use in true medical situations. They should absolutely never be used for preventive health or the management of symptoms or numbers.

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Low Adiponectin Links Blood Sugar Problems and Heart Disease

Your body uses the same hormone for multiple purposes and adiponectin is a case in point. Low adiponectin levels are the major cause of insulin resistance in your liver that results in type 2 diabetes. In your circulatory system and in your heart in particular, adiponectin is a primary anti-inflammatory via its ability to inhibit inappropriate macrophage inflammatory signaling.

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How Blood Sugar Levels Influence Food Cravings

Of course you know what a good diet is and what you are supposed to be eating. And then along comes one of the nasty cravings for your favorite excess-calorie food and just as sure as the sun follows darkness, your diet will now have to start tomorrow. How did this happen? Could it be that your willpower is just incredibly weak? Or is it a more sinister plot, one involving survival gone wrong?

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