Metabolism is defined as the process through which chemical changes in living cells create energy. Basically, metabolism is the rate at which your body converts the foods you eat into fuel. This fuel is then used for everything from the heart pumping blood throughout the body, to taking a shower, to your digestive system breaking down food for more energy. If you want to … [Read more...] about Metabolism-Boosting Foods You May Not Know About
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This New Device Could Mean Less Finger Pricks!
Checking your blood sugar is a pain - literally. Throughout the day, diabetics have to prick their fingers to monitor their sugar levels. At healthy, optimal function, the pancreas should release enough insulin to maintain sugar levels at around 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood. In individuals with Type I diabetes, the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. To … [Read more...] about This New Device Could Mean Less Finger Pricks!