ASHT provides this section of the website to offer patients and the general public information on hand therapy and common hand conditions. What is hand therapy? Hand therapy is the art and science of evaluating and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand).
1 Carbohydrates aid in regulating blood glucose and also help the body break down fatty acids, thus preventing ketosis. So, eat plenty of foods that are rich in carbohydrates. However, it is advisable to opt for only natural, slow digesting carb-rich foods.  Carbohydrates also act as a source of 'bio-fuel' for the body.
Carbohydrates provide glucose to the body, stabilizing the body's glucose levels. However, when the body does not have enough carbohydrates, it breaks down protein for that purpose, meaning that protein cannot be used to build muscle. Carbohydrates give energy to muscles and the central nervous system.