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How do carbohydrates affect your insulin and glucose levels?
How do carbohydrates affect your insulin and glucose levels?
How do carbohydrates affect your insulin and glucose levels?
When you eat or drink foods that have carbohydrate also known as carbs your body breaks those carbs down into glucose (a type of sugar), which then raises the level of glucose in your blood.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?
C peptide level is based on blood sugar level. C peptide is a sign that your body is producing insulin. A low level (or no C-peptide) indicates that your pancreas is producing little or no insulin.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
What is the C peptide range in type 1 diabetes?
C peptide levels are associated with diabetes type and duration of disease
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What happens to our body if the insulin level is low?
Hypoglycemia (low levels of insulin) can cause dizziness and fainting if it is not controlled within time.
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What foods are full of insulin?
Candies, table sugar, regular sodas, processed foods, granolas bars, jellies and jam.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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