TYPE 2 DIABETES…….Eating Sugar Is Not The Main Issue. 

Millions of people are living with type 2 diabetes today. Some are newly diagnosed, while others have been on medications for years.

But here are the big questions:

Why does type 2 diabetes happen?

Can it be reversed?

EATING SUGAR IS NOT THE MAIN ISSUE…

This is where many people get it wrong. Diabetes does not happen just because you consume sugar.

Yes, taking too much sugar can contribute to diabetes and other health problems, but sugar normal intake alone is not the direct cause of diabetes.

Why do people have type 2 diabetes?

People develop type 2 diabetes because the body cells (insulin receptors) become resistant to insulin.

Insulin is a hormone responsible for removing excess sugar from the blood.

When resistance happens, it means insulin is still present, but it is no longer working effectively.

So, even small amounts of sugar you take in begin to accumulate in the blood.

This is how type 2 diabetes starts…

But why does the body suddenly become resistant to insulin?

1….. TOO MUCH SUGARY AND REFINED FOODS.

Frequent intake of sugary foods, soft drinks, white bread, pastries, and similar foods keeps insulin levels high all the time, as the body produces more insulin, constantly trying to remove excess sugar.

Over time, the insulin receptors begin to develop resistance.

Picture a scenario; just like when an adult overplays with children all the time, the children may start disrespecting the adult due to familiarity.

That’s exactly what happens between insulin and body cells (insulin receptors).

2….. EXCESS BELLY FAT (pot belly)

Fat around the waist releases chemicals that block the action of insulin.

That’s why a big tummy is more dangerous than fat in other parts of the body.

3….. LACK OF EXERCISE. 

Muscles are the biggest users of glucose (sugar ) in the body.

When you exercise, your muscles take up large amounts of glucose.

When you are mostly inactive, glucose stays in the blood, forcing insulin to overwork and making insulin resistance more likely.

4….. OTHER CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. 

Genetics, poor sleep, too much stress, and aging also contribute to insulin resistance.

Finally, can type 2 diabetes be reversed?

The answer is YES.

…….to be continued

Note: This is strictly for educational purposes only. Visit your medical Practitioner for proper diagnosis and treatment.