English name suffixes that end in âley indicate that the original bearer lived near a woodland clearing. The ending âton means âtown,â and âing can mean âthe descendants, followers or people ofâ a place, as in Epping and Hastings. The suffixes -ford and -ham also denote the place a family was associated with. German
Sugar Alcohols. Sugar alcohols are one type of reduced-calorie sweetener. Sugar alcohols provide fewer calories than sugar and have less of an effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) than other carbohydrates. Even though they are called sugar alcohols, they do not contain alcohol.
How insulin affects blood sugar. Insulin is a hormone made naturally in the pancreas that helps move sugar into the cells of your body. Your cells use the sugar as fuel to make energy. Without enough insulin, sugar stays in your bloodstream, raising your blood sugar. High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, can lead to the signs and symptoms of diabetes: Feeling extreme thirst or hunger.