Tag: processed carbohydrates
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Hyperglycemia in Chemotherapy
Hyperglycemia (an abnormal increase in blood sugar) is a common and significant side effect during chemotherapy and broader oncological treatment. It can occur in patients who already had diabetes mellitus, as well as in individuals with no prior history (secondary diabetes or diabetes induced by oncological treatment). Primary causes include the use of medications such…
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Nutrition for Candidiasis
Candidiasis is an infection by the Candida fungus and can affect parts of the body such as the skin, mouth, throat, genitals and blood. The Candida fungus is present in small inactive amounts in the human body, but can, with the decline of the body’s defenses, develop in warm and moist parts of the body.…
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Sugar and Headaches. Is there a connection?
Too much sugar or too little sugar in our diet can cause headaches. Blood sugar levels (from too much or too little sugar) and hormonal changes can be responsible for the presence of headaches, and sugar can affect both. Excessive intake of sugar or processed carbohydrates in meals can lead to hyperglycemia, i.e. high blood…
