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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.
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%.
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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