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How Blood Glucose and Insulin Levels Affect Focus and Concentration

Your brain runs almost entirely on glucose, which means blood sugar swings can wreck your focus. Big spikes and crashes from sugary foods, or chronically high insulin, lead to brain fog, sluggish thinking, and mood shifts.

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 16, 2024 · 5 min read
Metformin vs. Ozempic for Diabetes
Metformin vs. Ozempic for Diabetes

Metformin and Ozempic are the two most-prescribed drugs for Type 2 diabetes in Canada, but...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 16, 2024 · 5 min read
How Metformin Improves Insulin Sensitivity
How Metformin Improves Insulin Sensitivity

Metformin has been the first-line drug for Type 2 diabetes for decades because it works...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 15, 2024 · 5 min read
Understanding Hyperinsulinemia: Causes, Risks, and Management
Understanding Hyperinsulinemia: Causes, Risks, and Management

Hyperinsulinemia means your body is producing too much insulin, usually because cells have stopped responding...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 14, 2024 · 5 min read
The Essential Blood Tests and Biomarkers to Monitor Before and During Ozempic Use
The Essential Blood Tests and Biomarkers to Monitor Before and During Ozempic Use

Ozempic (semaglutide) works well for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, but it needs ongoing...

TeleTest Team
TeleTest Team
Aug. 13, 2024 · 5 min read
The Long-Term Risks of Ozempic: Unveiling the Dark Side of Semaglutide
The Long-Term Risks of Ozempic: Unveiling the Dark Side of Semaglutide

Ozempic gets a lot of attention for fast weight loss, but the picture isn't all...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 11, 2024 · 5 min read
How Cortisol Affects Sleep
How Cortisol Affects Sleep

If you wake up at 3 AM with your mind racing, cortisol is often the...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 10, 2024 · 5 min read
Does OHIP Cover Birth Control?
Does OHIP Cover Birth Control?

OHIP covers some birth control, but only for certain people and certain products. Here's what's...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 7, 2024 · 5 min read
Navigating OHIP Coverage for Dermatology: What's Covered and What's Not
Navigating OHIP Coverage for Dermatology: What's Covered and What's Not

OHIP covers dermatology when it's medically necessary, but the line between medical and cosmetic is...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 7, 2024 · 5 min read
Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors and Low Estrogen in Men
Side Effects of Aromatase Inhibitors and Low Estrogen in Men

Aromatase inhibitors are best known for breast cancer treatment, but they also get used in...

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TeleTest Team
Aug. 4, 2024 · 5 min read