What is insulin and its physiological action?

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Insulin is a harmone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the blood

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What kind of food and drinks that diabetes patient cannot eat?

Foods and drinks with high glycemic index are to be avoided by Diabetic patients. Few foods/drinks are fried foods and other foods high in saturated fat and trans fat, foods high in salt, sweets such as baked goods, candy, and ice cream, beverages with added sugars such as juice, regular soda, and regular sports or energy drinks.

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What bread can diabetics eat?

Choose whole grain bread or 100 percent whole wheat bread instead of white bread.

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My aunt has a swollen left lobe of her thyroid gland but her thyroid function tests are normal The doctor suggested a hemithyroidectomy to remove part of the left lobe I have the ultrasound report here - is surgery absolutely necessary or are there other options we should consider first

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