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Why is it important to manage blood sugar? *

Sleep

Hot flushes

Mood

All of the above

Sugar intake could increase depression risk due to its potential influence on: *

B-glucuronidase

Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) levels

Insulin

Digestion

Excess oestrogen and low oestrogen levels have been linked to higher rates of?: *

Inflammation

Insulin Resistance

Insulin Sensitivity

Excess blood glucose

When eating fruit, you should aim to: *

Eat the whole fruit

Drink juice

Eat dried fruit

Avoid it altogether

Which of these nutrients is specifically linked to insulin pathways? *

Chromium

Iron

Vitamin B12

Calcium

Refined Carbohydrates are problematic, because: *

They are high in fibre

They are low in nutrients needed for insulin pathways

They contain polyphenols

None of the above

Artificial sweeteners Saccharin and Sucralose: *

May reduce blood sugar levels

Seem to create dysbiosis

May increase appetite

Gut Microbes secrete B-glucuronidase *

True

False

Glucose contributes more to insulin resistance than glucose *

True

False

Cortisol is often elevated in menopause and can create food cravings *

True

False

Blood Sugar and Menopause