Metabolism of sugar spikes
Glucose, commonly known as blood sugar, is an essential energy source for the human body and its proper regulation is very important. So-called "sugar spikes" - rapid and abrupt increases in blood glucose after eating certain foods - can have a significant impact on our long-term health. In this article, [...]
Saxenda
Saxenda (liraglutide as active ingredient) is mainly used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. But what has really caught the attention of this drug is its approval for weight loss in obese or overweight people with certain pathologies. How does Saxenda act in your body? It is a drug that [...]
Ozempic, what is it, what is it for and why does it not always have the expected effect?
Ozempic is the trade name for a drug that is primarily used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This drug lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (in addition to diet and exercise) and aids in weight loss although it does not always have [...]
What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are conditions in which the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body, mistaking them for pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. This malfunction can cause a wide variety of symptoms and affect any part of the body. In this article we will talk about the characteristics, causes, factors and [...]
Which diabetes is hereditary?
Diabetes is considered one of the leading causes of illness, disability and death worldwide, and according to estimates from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), it affects approximately 537 million people worldwide. According to estimates by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), it affects approximately 537 million people worldwide. What exactly is diabetes? What is the cause of this disease? The [...]
Types of diabetes
In our body there is a constant control of the amount of glucose available to our body (blood glucose). This process is known as glucose homeostasis in which two very important hormones secreted by the pancreas are involved: insulin and glucagon. When glucose levels drop too low our body […]