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Hypoglycemia: causes, symptoms and what really helps

One hypoglycaemia (medical: Hypoglycemia) refers to a condition in which blood sugar levels fall below the normal range. Since glucose is the brain's most important source of energy, the body...

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Sugar – A sweet rush?

Fruits, honey, rice and potatoes naturally contain sugar. Become additional Carbohydrates in the body to sugar, more precisely to Glucose, metabolized. Glucose is essential for energy metabolism and serves as...

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Different types of sugar and their influence on the body

Sugar is an integral part of our diet and we encounter it in many forms. But not every type of sugar works the same way - neither in its chemical...

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Sweet vicious circle: How taste influences your eating behavior

A piece of chocolate, a sip of cola, a sweet snack in between – almost everyone has a “sweet tooth”. But have you ever wondered why it's so hard to...

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Good sugar, bad sugar

What does the glycemic index mean and how do different types of sugar affect blood sugar levels? An overview of carbohydrates, dextrose, glucose and conscious sugar intake for people with and without diabetes.

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Dextrose belongs in every sports bag!

Our body needs energy for every breath and every movement. The longer and more intensively we exercise, the more calories we burn. In order to better understand the physiological background...

Lächelnde Frau mit Diabetes Sensor und Smartphone

Keep blood sugar levels constant

The topic blood sugar level has received more and more attention in recent years. With the boom in medical wearables such as CGMs (continuous glucose monitoring systems), many people have...

Dextrose bzw. Traubenzucker in verschiedenen Darreichungsformen

What is glucose?

People with an increased need for carbohydrates, such as those who are physically active or those with diabetes, often use dextrose. Chemically it is identical to glucose and is often...

Rosa Hyporest Dextrose Tabletten auf weißem Hintergrund

Small pill, big control!

Hyporest is a tasteless dextrose (dextrose) in swallowed form and can be a practical way for people with diabetes to specifically control blood sugar without a sweet taste or sugar contact with the teeth.