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Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It Causes Diabetes and Other Diseases

Published August 27, 2017

Effects of Low-Carb Diets on Diabetes and Insulin Resistance

Did you know that insulin resistance is on the rise? As worldwide rates of obesity increase, so does insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is the inability of your body to properly respond to insulin and regulate your blood sugar. The result can be dangerously high blood sugar levels. Eventually, this can lead to type 2 diabetes and higher chances of developing heart disease, strokes, and elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But lifestyle changes can make all the difference. Regular exercise can help reduce the risk of insulin resistance, as can getting better sleep and managing stress. But for many people, the area where lifestyle can make the biggest impact on getting control over their insulin production is diet. Enjoying a low-carb diet by replacing sugar and other refined carbohydrates with lean proteins, legumes, and fresh vegetables is one of the best things you can do to support a healthy balance of insulin and blood sugar. With a few lifestyle tweaks and some help along the way, you can enjoy better health. Read more…

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