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How a Muffin Could Help Testing for Diabetes

In a report from Medline Plus, a new study indicates that eating a muffin could possibly help diagnose those who may be at risk for diabetes. If your severe medical condition has resulted in time off from work, then during your treatment and recovery long-term disability benefits may be available.

One of the more common types of tests that are given to patients is a glucose tolerance test, in which they drink a sugary solution after fasting overnight. The doctor is then able to monitor the body's reaction, including how much sugar remains in the blood.

The sugary drink is not very pleasant tasting and can lead to someone feeling sick afterwards. This could even keep patients away from testing.

However, researchers believe that a muffin may be a better predictor since it is tastier and more like the foods normally consumed by people. The muffin test was able to detect impaired glucose levels and those with early signs of diabetes.

Yet, not everyone agrees with this method of testing and if anything is to come of the muffin test, further studies will be required.

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