Pain, Nutrition and Glycemic Response in Chronic Low Back Pain and Breast Cancer Survivors

Participants will be given test beverages containing 50gr of isomaltulose (low glycemic index = 32). Isomaltulose powder will be dissolved in 250mL water, and participants will be instructed to consume this beverage within 5 minutes. Blood glucose levels will be collected at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after consumption of the beverages. The first two drops of blood will be discarded, the third drop will be used for testing.

Participants will be given test beverages containing 50gr sucrose (high glycemic index = 65). Sucrose powder will be dissolved in 250mL water, and participants will be instructed to consume this beverage within 5 minutes. Blood glucose levels will be collected at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after consumption of the beverages. The first two drops of blood will be discarded, the third drop will be used for testing.