The FGF21 hormone may be a reliable predictor of altered fructose metabolism and provide the basis for a "fructose tolerance test," researchers report. Determining the body’s metabolic response to ...

Glucose intolerance is well known and easily assessed via a glucose tolerance test that measures blood levels of glucose after ingestion. This test is a cornerstone in diabetes diagnosis, as are ...

Rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States and throughout the world is due to the increased consumption of table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup. Both sweeteners are commonly ...

BOSTON – Increased consumption of table sugar and high-fructose corn syrup has been linked to rising rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the United States and throughout the world. Both sweeteners ...

Fructose is under fire. In recent years, the simple sugar has endured close scrutiny from scientists who claim that it increases the risk of obesity more than its cousin glucose does. Now, some ...

Fructose intolerance means your body can't properly digest fructose, a naturally occurring sugar. Foods that contain fructose include fruits, some vegetables, wheat, and many natural sweeteners. Try ...

GESTATIONAL diabetes (termed "pre-diabetes" by some investigators) offers a unique opportunity to investigate the influence of an altered maternal environment on the carbohydrate metabolism of the ...

Obese people with type 2 diabetes who consume increased amounts of fructose - a simple sugar - may have high levels of uric acid and a reduction in liver energy stores, researchers say. High uric acid ...