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GlossaryFasting Glucose

measures blood sugar levels after not eating for 8 hours

Fasting Glucose, also known as Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) or Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), is a test that measures the level of glucose (sugar) in your blood after you have not eaten for at least 8 hours. This test is commonly used to diagnose diabetes and monitor blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes, providing critical information about how well the body is managing glucose.

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Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations with Body Mass Index, Blood Glucose, and Hormonal Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease

research Correlation of Cutaneous Manifestations with Body Mass Index, Blood Glucose, and Hormonal Levels in Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Disease

3 citations, January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Skin problems in patients with polycystic ovarian disease are linked to body weight, blood sugar, and hormone levels.

Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study

research Plasma Diaphanous Related Formin 1 Levels Are Associated with Altered Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Control Study

February 2022 in “Mediators of Inflammation”

Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) have lower levels of a substance called DIAPH1 in their blood, which is linked to changes in sugar metabolism and insulin resistance.

research The Five-Year Effects of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Lipid Profile and Glucose Tolerance Among Hypogonadal Men in Japan: A Case Control Study

6 citations, January 2020 in “The Aging Male”

Testosterone replacement therapy improved blood sugar and fat levels without raising prostate cancer risk in Japanese men with low testosterone.

research Is There Really a Relationship Between Androgenetic Alopecia and Metabolic Syndrome?

15 citations, November 2015 in “Dermatology Research and Practice”

No clear link between hair loss and metabolic syndrome, but some differences in blood pressure and glucose levels.

research Relationship Between Glucose Homeostatic Disorders and Testosterone in Adult Nigerian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

October 2018 in “International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology”

Higher testosterone levels in Nigerian women with PCOS are linked to glucose disorders like diabetes.

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A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

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Sugary beverages increase the risk of pattern hair loss in men by 57%. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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