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glucose metabolism, n the process by which simple sugars found in many foods are processed and used to produce energy in the form of ATP. Once consumed, glucose is absorbed by the intestines and into the blood. Extra glucose is stored in the muscles and liver as glycogen. When needed, it is hydrolyzed to glucose and released into the blood. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Professor Wolever meticulously analyses the current techniques used to assess insulin metabolism, and compares and contrasts it to glucose metabolism and the GI. This, coupled with a quarter of the population showing signs of impaired glucose metabolism, (IGT is a precursor to Type 2 diabetes) suggests most Australians are likely to get one of the two conditions, if not both. In guinea pigs, selenium and arsenic counteract each other in glucose metabolism (Das et al. |
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