Understanding Diabetes

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EXPERIENCING THESE SYMPTOMS?

Lack of energy
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Increased hunger
Unintended weight loss
Fatigue
Brain fog
Blurred vision
Slow healing sores
Frequent infections
Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet
Areas of darkened skin
Slow wound healing
Foot pain

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UNDERSTANDING DIABETES

Diabetes is a chronic health condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. This occurs either because the body doesn't produce enough insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar) or because the cells don't respond effectively to insulin.

There are several types of diabetes, including Type-1, Type-2, and gestational diabetes, each with its own causes and management strategies. Proper management of diabetes typically involves lifestyle changes, medication, and regular monitoring of blood sugar levels to prevent complications such as heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve damage.

WHAT IS INSULIN RESISTANCE?

Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar levels by allowing glucose (sugar) to enter cells and be used for energy. When cells are resistant to insulin, the body needs more insulin to help glucose enter the cells.

Insulin resistance is a key feature of conditions such as prediabetes and Type-2 diabetes, and it is associated with other health issues like obesity, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease.

Lifestyle factors such as obesity, lack of physical activity, poor diet, and genetic predisposition can contribute to the development of insulin resistance.

What happens when you're insulin resistant?

When you're insulin resistant, your body's cells don't respond effectively to insulin, which is the hormone that helps glucose (sugar) enter cells for energy.

Here's what happens:

Eat Food: You consume carbohydrates, which are broken down into glucose in your bloodstream
Make Insulin: Your pancreas increases its release of insulin to help glucose enter your cells.
Cells Resist Insulin: Your cells don't respond well to insulin, so glucose can't enter the cells effectively.
Sugar Stores as Fat: The unused glucose is stored as fat in the body, leading to weight gain and increased fat storage.
Feel Tired and Hungry: Since your cells aren't getting the glucose they need, you feel tired and hungry more often, leading to overeating.
Eat Food Again: The cycle repeats as you eat more food to combat hunger and low energy.

This cycle can lead to various health issues, including:

Increased Blood Sugar Levels: Since glucose isn't entering cells efficiently, it accumulates in the bloodstream, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Type-2 Diabetes: Persistent high blood sugar levels can eventually lead to Type-2 diabetes.
Weight Gain: Insulin resistance often leads to weight gain, especially around the abdomen.
Cardiovascular Problems: Insulin resistance is associated with higher risks of heart disease and stroke.
Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

EARLY SIGNS OF INSULIN RESISTANCE

Cravings for Sweet or Salty Foods

Abnormal Fatigue

Velvety Patches of Skin

Increased Hunger and Thirst

At Insulinic of Florida, our therapy helps make the body more receptive to insulin, which can help prevent, delay, or slow the progression of Type-2 diabetes.