glucose

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These alterations may affect how the body handles glucose and could increase the risk of developing diabetes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Shutdowns have caused problems for diabetic children whose sensors can’t transmit glucose levels to parents and warn them in case of emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Scientists have established normal ranges for many health measures such as blood glucose and cholesterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The swashing effect begins when bacteria consume fermentable sugars such as glucose, maltose, or xylose.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

In fact, since 1985 our consumption of all sugars—cane, beet, HFCS, glucose, honey, maple syrup, whatever—has climbed from 126 pounds to 139 pounds per person.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan