Tag Archives: Blood sugar

High Glycemic Index Food Alters Brain Activity

Posted on July 4, 2013 by askdrjames

A new research published in Am J Clin Nutr. June 26, 2013 found that consumption of a high glycemic index (GI) meal found in refined carbohydrates increased hunger and selectively stimulated brain regions related to craving and reward 4 hours … Continue reading →

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Long-Term Diabetes Triples Stroke Risk

Posted on March 12, 2012 by askdrjames

One of the important risk factors for stroke is diabetes. Many diabetic patients control their diabetes by mean of medication and diet. However, a tight control of blood glucose may not reduce stroke risk. Philip Gorelick MD, from Hauenstein Neuroscience Institute … Continue reading →

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