Sentences with phrase «rely on blood glucose»

This means that increased levels of ZAG in patients may indicate a system - wide mobilization of lipids for energy production, particularly because these individuals lack endogenous insulin and can not rely on blood glucose (sugar) for their energy needs.

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Physical inactivity, erratic eating hours and relying on junk food has disturbed the normal functioning of our body making the level of blood - glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure far exceeding the normal range.

The study, published in the Journal of Youth and Adolescence, relied on self - reported stress from participants to determine the cause and clinical markers including blood pressure, body mass index, glucose levels and others to determine subsequent health effects.

Unlike many heart studies that rely on blood sugar and cholesterol tests that anyone might get at a doctor visit, the Washington University researchers used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to image the heart and measure blood flow, oxygen consumption and fatty acid and glucose uptake by the heart, among other measures.

When we switch from burning glucose to burning ketones for energy, the blood sugar and insulin fluctuate much less than when we rely on carbohydrates for energy.

Most traditional diets which rely on high glycemic index starches, like white rice or corn tortillas, use them in a way which minimizes their impact on blood glucose: they are always eaten together with plenty of vegetables, herbs and spices which provide fiber, acidity and phytonutrients slowing down the digestion of the starches and counteracting the adverse effects of high blood glucose.

Insulin resistance occurs when the cells rely on an increasing amount of insulin in the bloodstream before they begin to «soak» the sugar (glucose) up; to lower the blood sugar levels, and get the energy they need.

I was interested in seeing how relying on ketone bodies for fuel would help my body, mental performance, and improve my blood glucose control and symptoms.

These diets rely on higher protein and lower carbohydrate to help stabilize blood glucose since the protein in food is converted to glucose slower than the starch.