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Could we, for instance, develop a glucose fuel cell that turns the excess glucose into electricity or heat to remove it? I could imagine that being responsive,
by hungie 2y ago
Could we, for instance, develop a glucose fuel cell that turns the excess glucose into electricity or heat to remove it?
I could imagine that being responsive, and toggleable.
- falcor84 2y agoIt would be really cool if I could use my excess carbs to charge my phone.
- code_duck 2y agoWe could, I guess, with some biochemical wizardy. Insulin does more than just reduce blood glucose, though. It allows the glucose to enter muscle and brain cells to be used for energy. People with Type 1 need just as many carbs and as much energy as other people, of course, it's just that their body can't use it properly. Insulin does have the drawback of being a fat storage hormone though. Such a device sure would be great for people who indulge in too many carbs!