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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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They had improved glucose homeostasis due to greater insulin sensitivity, as well as improved lipid measures with lower blood triglycerides and total cholesterol.

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Supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Alzheimer's Association, the work focuses on brain metabolism and how the brain uses glucose, the sugar that powers thinking, movement, and emotion.

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Studies have shown that people and animals with obesity, type 2 diabetes, glucose intolerance, or insulin resistance often have distinct gut microbial compositions compared to those without these conditions.

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In the liver, it regulates the production of bile acids and also influences the synthesis of glucose and fats.

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People managing diabetes may eventually rely on sweat based glucose detection rather than blood tests.

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