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Does corn increase belly fat?
Yes, corn, like other grains, can increase belly fat if you have too much or if you have any degree of insulin resistance (syndrome X). Many people (nowadays) are insulin resistant without being aware of it.
What is the prevalence of insulin resistance?
It has been estimated that 30 to 33 million Americans are insulin resistant, and the number appears to be increasing.
Which type of diabetes mellitus is an insulin resistant disorder?
TYPE 1
How many grams of sugar should an insulin resistant person have per meal?
If you are insulin resistant you should not have any added sugar. If you need something sweet use a sugar substitute caller stevia.
Describe diabetes mellitus type 2 in your own words?
Type 2 diabetes is when the body cells do not respond appropriately when insulin is present. Also can be explained as insulin resistant or insulin dificient.
What happens if someone is resistant to the effect of insulin?
If someone is resistant to the effects of insulin, their body's cells do not respond effectively to the hormone, leading to elevated blood sugar levels. This can result in the pancreas producing more insulin to compensate, which may lead to hyperinsulinemia. Over time, insulin resistance can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Managing insulin resistance often involves lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, to improve insulin sensitivity.
Do calories matter on a low carb diet?
Yes, sometimes calories can matter on a low carbohydrate diet if you have a significant degree of insulin resistance. Some people who have become very insulin resistant (many overweight people are insulin resistant without being aware of it) find that they reach a point in life where they need to count bothcarbohydrates and calories to produce weight loss.
Is is a good idea to lower carbohydrates to lose weight in all cases?
If you are on an intense fitness regimen a number of carbohydrates will be needed. Overall, however, reducing your daily intake of carbohydrates, particularly refined processed carbohydrates, is good for weight loss and health. Refined processed carbohydrates are a major cause of weight gain, obesity, insulin resistance, heart disease, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes type 2, and other diet related diseases. Too many carbohydrates, particularly refined processed carbohydrates, can produce insulin resistance. Hence, our present epidemics of obesity and diabetes type 2.If you have become significantly insulin resistant (many people are insulin resistant without being aware of it), it can reach the stage where you will need to count carbohydrates and calories in order to lose weight. In other words, people who have become very insulin resistant can no longer lose weight by just counting calories or by just counting carbohydrates, even though both or either method worked for them in the past (when they were less insulin resistant). If you are unsure what refined processed carbohydrates are, see the page link, further down this page, listed under Related Questions..
What is fructose induced hyperinsulinemia?
Fructose is mainly metabolized in the liver. The first step in its metabolism is conversion to fructose-1-P by fructokinase. Fructose-1-P can activate a signaling pathway that leads to activation of a protein called JNK. This protein phosphorylates another protein, IRS-1 at a serine residue, inhibiting it. Since insulin signaling requires IRS-1 to work properly, congratulations! Your liver is now insulin resistant. As a result, your pancreas works harder to make up for it, producing more and more insulin. This is fructose induced hyperinsulinemia. Eventually, your pancreas won't be able to keep up and you will achieve Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
What occurs in the body with type II diabetes?
In Type II diabetes, the pancreas may produce enough insulin, however, cells have become resistant to the insulin produced and it may not work as effectively
What is the constellation of symptoms called metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance syndrome linked to insulin resistance?
The symptoms are excess weight around the waistline, high levels of serum triglycerides, low levels of HDL (good cholesterol), high blood pressure, high fasting blood glucose levels.
Why would insulin not bring down a high sugar reading?
It depends on the cause of the high blood sugar. If the patient has type II diabetes, their blood sugar may remain high after an insulin injection because their cells are insulin resistant. Often, these patients will be placed on a drug that increases insulin sensitivity, such as Metformin.
