The glycemic index is a way for people to better manage their diets, especially those who have medical conditions such as diabetes. Those foods high on the glycemic index will give a person a sharp spike in their blood sugar, causing problems for some, especially diabetics.
What is the Glycemic Index?
The glycemic index measures foods on a scale that takes into account the amount of good and bad carbohydrates that the food contains. The glycemic index is often used with patients who want to lose weight, as well as those that need to measure their blood sugar levels. The higher the food is on the glycemic index, the worse the effect will be on weight loss and diabetes control. Most of these foods include those high in sugar, carbohydrates, and starches.
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summer.September 14th, 2008
Graves’ disease is the disorder of the thyroid caused by the immune system mistakenly attacking your thyroid gland and causing it to over secrete thyroxin. It is the leading cause of hyperthyroidism in the world. It’s also the one responsible for general thyroid problems in most developed countries.
Who Can Get Graves Disease ?
This disease is more common in women who are over twenty years of age because of their active hormonal secretions.
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summer.September 1st, 2008
Gout is a disease that is caused by over concentration of uric acid in the body. Too much uric acid leads to the deposit of uric acid crystals in the cartilaginous tissues of various joints in the body causing them to become inflamed.
Who Can Get Gout?
Gout can be contracted by people who have advanced in age and is more common in males than in females. It is a male disease. The males who suffer from gout include those who have a family history of gout. Those who are obese, have problems of the thyroid, organ transplants, continuous exposure to lead, consumption of foods that have a high content of purine as well as certain medical drugs can cause gout.
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summer.September 1st, 2008
