- female
- 50 Years
- 31/03/2021
Is salad good for diabetics?
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Most salads are good for diabetics unless it has ingredients which has more carbohydrates or fats. A diabetic salad is one that is low (or a least moderate) in carbohydrates and wonât cause a spike in your blood sugar.
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I'm 17 years old and my height is 5'6". I've heard about growth hormones like HGH, and I'm curiouswhat kind would be appropriate for someone like me? How does it work, and would it really help me get taller? I'm a bit worried about not growing any more at my age. Any advice on this would be great.
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