Diabetes Management Prevention
A Primer on Insulin Resistance
Posted on August 19, 2011 by Hope WarshawYou’ve likely heard the term insulin resistance. Or perhaps you’re more familiar with its close cousin metabolic syndrome. But, are you aware of the health consequences of insulin resistance, how it develops or why it’s on our radar screen today?
And ,the most important question: what actions can people take to reverse this health hazard? This primer on insulin resistance contains the answers.
What’s Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance most often occurs in people who are overweight. It’s particularly common in people who carry their weight around their middle - apple shaped figure. Insulin resistance causes the body to become resistant to the insulin being made and put out (secreted) from the pancreas. Over time (often five to ten years), and if actions aren’t taken to reverse it, the pancreas (which has likely been in overdrive for a few years leading up to this) can no longer keep up with the body’s demand for insulin. Blood glucose rises above a healthy level and towards the ranges high enough for prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
Healthy blood sugar levels
Posted on December 3, 2010 by Jacquie DanforthAt Nutrition First, our snacks are all about supporting better health – one better-for-you choice at a time. We make it easy for you to better manage your blood sugar levels, even while enjoying your favorite treats.
It’s been suggested that – particularly in women – high blood sugar levels can potentially lead to cancer, and of course, there is no shortage of news about the increasing rates of diabetes in our society. Diabetes is a condition where the prevalence of glucose in the bloodstream is too high.
So what can we do to manage our blood sugar levels?
1) Get more fiber. Hardly a shocker – a focal point in maintaining balanced blood sugar levels is to increase your dietary fiber intake. So focus on less processed goods, and add more resistant starch to your diet! Read more…
