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Introduction and Objective: The literature reports that Mexican American children are at risk for diabetes, hypertension, renal dysfunction, cardiovascular and gallbladder disease, risk increases if the child has overweight or obesity. In 2005 we found that by the age of three 25% of boys and 15% of girls were either overweight or obese, but the […]
Introduction and Objective: Faricimab, the only bispecific antibody targeting both Ang-2 and VEGF-A, is a novel treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME). Real-world evidence is lacking on the impact of baseline diabetes severity on its long-term clinical/economic outcomes.Methods: This retrospective cohort study linked a DME cohort from a large national payer (administrative claims) with the […]
Introduction and Objective: Implementing lifestyle interventions guided by continuous glucose monitor (CGM) data can potentially prevent progression and reduce risk of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Maintaining healthy behaviors is particularly difficult in high-stress work environments like health care workers (HCWs). Sutter Health created a Metabolic Wellness Program (MWP) to educate on interpreting CGM […]
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The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health
Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.
Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.
Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.
Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.
Calculate your daily sugar intake and see how it compares to recommended limits