Why don't hummingbirds get diabetes? A glycolytic mystery.
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Question: why don’t hummingbirds get diabetes? That is, hummingbirds drink straight sugar water all day, every day. Any other animal who tried to do that would get insulin resistance and diabetes (yes, even birds). So why not hummingbirds? I have an answer for you, but we’ll need to do a refresher first. And then the answer will reveal a mystery. You will be left hungry for more, much like someone with, well…some disease. Ready? Let’s begin!
Why don't hummingbirds get diabetes? A glycolytic mystery.
Why don't hummingbirds get diabetes? A…
Why don't hummingbirds get diabetes? A glycolytic mystery.
Question: why don’t hummingbirds get diabetes? That is, hummingbirds drink straight sugar water all day, every day. Any other animal who tried to do that would get insulin resistance and diabetes (yes, even birds). So why not hummingbirds? I have an answer for you, but we’ll need to do a refresher first. And then the answer will reveal a mystery. You will be left hungry for more, much like someone with, well…some disease. Ready? Let’s begin!