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Postprandial hyperglycemia, rather than insulin level, mediates the activation of brain areas associated with food cravings.
Understanding that hyperglycemia drives cravings can help in managing dietary choices for individuals with diabetes.
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This activation was mediated by postprandial hyperglycemia rather than insulin level.
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1773-P: Postprandial Hyperglycemia after a High–Glycemic Index Meal Activates Brain Areas Associated with Food Cravings and Overeating in T1D
Belinda Lennerz et al. · Diabetes · 2020
DOI 10.2337/db20-1773-p
other · n=15
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