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Are You Label-Able?

Are You Label-Able?

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Definition of the Day: Fast-Acting Carbohydrate

Fast-Acting Carbohydrate

A form of carbohydrate that will raise blood glucose levels relatively quickly when ingested. The term "fast-acting carbohydrate" is generally used in discussions of treating hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. However, as research accumulates on the subject of carbohydrates and how quickly they are absorbed, some diabetes experts say the term has become outdated. What defines hypoglycemia varies...

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