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A variety of carbohydrate-rich foods like bread, bagels, rice, and pasta — showing how all carbs eventually turn into sugar and affect blood glucose.
Lifestyle

Why Do Diabetics Need to Watch Carbs?

All carbohydrates—not just sweets—break down into sugar and can raise blood glucose levels.

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Health Education
August 1, 2025
Valley Fever Cases Hit Record High in California (2025)
Health Education
April 27, 2025
Why Did I Suddenly Lose My Sense of Taste or Smell?
Health Education
December 19, 2022
Debunking the Myth: Can You Sweat Out a Fever?
Neurology
November 7, 2022
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Yeast Infection During Pregnancy: Symptoms, Causes, and Safe Treatments
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What are the Differences Between a Fracture and a Broken Bone?
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