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Dead Sea dipping may help treat diabetes
Ben-Gurion University study reveals short swims in salty waters could help reduce blood glucose levels
A recent study by the Ben-Gurion University Health Sciences faculty reveals that short swims in the salty waters of the Dead Sea may help reduce blood glucose levels and improve the medical condition of diabetics.
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The study, which took place in a heated Dead Sea water pool, showed that participants who remained in the water for 20 minutes had reduced their blood glucose levels by 13.5%.
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According to the report, glucose levels dropped on average from 163 to 151 milligrams per decilitre (mg/dl) immediately after the dip.
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