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The Benefits of Lower Average Blood Glucose on Healthspan
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The benefits of having a lower average blood glucose level extend beyond diabetic patients and can lower the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Carbohydrate restrictions are also beneficial to people with Type 2 Diabetes.
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Continuous glucose monitors provide real-time data on blood glucose levels, which is particularly important for people with type 1 diabetes.
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Diabetes management
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Continuous glucose monitors provide real-time data on blood glucose levels, which is particularly important for people with type 1 diabetes. The use of continuous glucose monitors is expanding to people with type 2 diabetes as well, who also have a carbohydrate and glucose tolerance disorder.
ChapterThe Benefits of Lower Average Blood Glucose on Healthspan
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Lower average blood glucose levels, estimated by hemoglobin A1c, are linked to a decreased risk of cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and overall mortality for non-diabetic populations.
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Blood glucose levels
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Lower average blood glucose levels, estimated by hemoglobin A1c, are linked to a decreased risk of cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, and overall mortality for non-diabetic populations.