Age (Dordr) February 2013 PMID 22102339

High serum glucose levels are associated with a higher perceived age.

Raymond Noordam, David A Gunn, Cyrena C Tomlin, Andrea B Maier, Simon P Mooijaart, P Eline Slagboom, Rudi G J Westendorp, Anton J M de Craen, Diana van Heemst

Mentions

37
Peak: 2 in Jan 2024
across 5 sources since Aug 2020

Extended reach

25,119
potential audience

Total likes

406

Video views

18,161

Mentions per month

Aug 2020 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News18 articles
  • Facebook10 posts
  • X / Twitter4 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The collective reactions show strong interest and some agreement with the article, as seen in posts emphasizing the importance of controlling blood sugar for aging and beauty, like 'Normalize blood sugar' and referencing studies that support the link. The tone is casual yet directive, indicating that readers consider this information relevant to their health and appearance, though they do not deeply analyze the research methods or broader implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge and support the association between high glucose levels and perceived aging, reflecting a general agreement with the publication.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions are highly interested, with posts referencing health, beauty, and lifestyle advice related to blood sugar management.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts contribute personal opinions and practical tips, showing active engagement, though not deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential significance of the findings for personal health and beauty routines, suggesting some impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Higher serum glucose levels are linked to an increased perceived age, meaning individuals with higher glucose tend to look older.
  • The study found that even among non-diabetic people, increasing glucose levels correlate with looking older, suggesting a connection between blood sugar and skin aging.
  • Researchers recommend further investigation into how glucose levels might affect the aging process biologically, to better understand how to promote healthier aging.]

Top posts

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Professor
@DolfDoofinsky · X

Carbs just plain make you look older https://t.co/6xsxB9ItVd

Mar 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,554 followers View post →
mañoso
@manoso_iqq · X

@leonardoauriol @DiegoNSalman @JosefinaVaras dejo registro que existe un estudio que justamente habla de este tema: a mayor glucosa, pareces de más edad. https://t.co/pstcAw3Zij https://t.co/wh4qoyaFaJ

Aug 11, 2020 · 1 like · 3,812 followers View post →
Victor Gab Clatici
@claticivg · X

Sugar, health, and beauty - Weekly News By DrV! #drv #sugar #beauty #col... https://t.co/Dce7wYjZGG via @YouTube

Jan 26, 2024 · 901 followers View post →
Paulie
@FringeHealthGuy · X

Want to maintain that pretty face of yours? Normalize blood sugar. ...and you might want to up your fat intake. 'High serum glucose levels are associated with a higher perceived age' https://t.co/UT45BfjiFg

Dec 22, 2020 · 692 followers View post →

All mentions

Professor
@DolfDoofinsky · X

Carbs just plain make you look older https://t.co/6xsxB9ItVd

Mar 6, 2025 · 3 likes · 1,554 followers View post →
Victor Gab Clatici
@claticivg · X

Sugar, health, and beauty - Weekly News By DrV! #drv #sugar #beauty #col... https://t.co/Dce7wYjZGG via @YouTube

Jan 26, 2024 · 901 followers View post →
Paulie
@FringeHealthGuy · X

Want to maintain that pretty face of yours? Normalize blood sugar. ...and you might want to up your fat intake. 'High serum glucose levels are associated with a higher perceived age' https://t.co/UT45BfjiFg

Dec 22, 2020 · 692 followers View post →
mañoso
@manoso_iqq · X

@leonardoauriol @DiegoNSalman @JosefinaVaras dejo registro que existe un estudio que justamente habla de este tema: a mayor glucosa, pareces de más edad. https://t.co/pstcAw3Zij https://t.co/wh4qoyaFaJ

Aug 11, 2020 · 1 like · 3,812 followers View post →