What is an upper gastrointestinal series? An upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) is a radiographic (X-ray) examination of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The esophagus, stomach, and duodenum (first part of the small intestine) are made visible on X-ray film by a liquid suspension. This liquid suspension may be barium or a water-soluble contrast.
Fruit has naturally occuring sugars. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. The American Heart Association recommends men limit added sugar to 36 grams, or 9 teaspoons, per day. Women should limit added sugar to 24 grams, or 6 teaspoons, each day.ruit has naturally occuring sugars. Photo Credit Purestock/Purestock/Getty Images. The American Heart Association recommends men limit added sugar to 36 grams, or 9 teaspoons, per day. Women should limit added sugar to 24 grams, or 6 teaspoons, each day.
1 Women may reduce the daily sugar intake to 17 g per day and men can aim for 25 g per day. 2  Your physician can help you develop a target range for sugar intake. 3  A glucometer is a portable device that measures blood glucose levels.4  These can be found at any drug store and you should become skilled at using it. Reducing daily intake of sugar can improve diabetes control. 2  The amount of sugar eaten daily can vary based on activity level and overall health. 3  Be sure your physician is aware of any specific dietary modifications. 4  Women may reduce the daily sugar intake to 17 g per day and men can aim for 25 g per day.