The term castration is sometimes also used to refer to the removal of the ovaries in the female, otherwise known as an oophorectomy or, in animals, spaying. Estrogen levels drop precipitously following oophorectomy, and long-term effects of the reduction of sex hormones are significant throughout the body.
With the help of the hormone insulin, cells are able to pull in glucose from your bloodstream to use as fuel. Nearly all carbohydrate-containing foods, from fruits to breads, have some level of glucose, although fruits are usually the highest sources. Since glucose can elevate your blood sugar quickly, if you are diabetic, you may want to avoid regularly consuming foods high in glucose.
Soluble fiber has also been shown to help lower your blood sugar levels, which is important for people with diabetes. Oats, oat bran, oatmeal, barley, psyllium, flaxseed, peas, beans, lentils, nuts, seeds, citrus fruits, strawberries, and apples all contain significant amounts of soluble fiber.