Diabetes

Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Diabetes, Shocking New Study Says

Artificial Sweeteners May Cause Diabetes, Shocking New Study Says

Real sugar can provide calories quickly, but artificial sugar can cause diabetes. Scientists are now warning that some artificial sweeteners may alter the body’s microbes in ways that alter blood sugar levels, according to new data published in the journal “Cell” and reported by South West News Service. The sugar substitutes – including saccharin and …

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Lower vs. Higher Glycemic Criteria for Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes |  NEJM

Lower vs. Higher Glycemic Criteria for Diagnosing Gestational Diabetes | NEJM

Abstract Background Treatment of gestational diabetes improves maternal and child health, although the diagnostic criteria remain unclear. Methods: Download a pdf of the study summary. We randomly assigned women with a gestational age of 24 to 32 weeks in a 1:1 ratio to be assessed for gestational diabetes using lower or higher glycemic criteria for …

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