It therefore secretes even more insulin , which will amplify the resistance from the insulin receptors on the surface of these cells . In short , just remember that an excess of insulin is toxic , and as a consequence , it will make your cells resistant to insulin .
With all these imbalances , insulin ends up releasing the excess of glucose into your adipose tissues – where the glucose is stored in the form of body fat .
Type 2 diabetes doesn ’ t come about overnight . It all starts with regular high blood sugar … This is what creates the vicious circle which leads to type 2 diabetes over time .
By carrying on with a diet which is high in carbohydrates and simple sugars , as well as a sedentary lifestyle , we increase our resistance to insulin , and eventually cause larger health problems .
From then on , the only thing you can do to stop type 2 diabetes from arising … is to put drastic measures in place . Firstly , you need to reduce your intake of certain carbohydrates , and change your food habits .
Next , you need to increase your overall level of physical activity . If you ’ re not doing anything to fight this damage , it will get worse over time , and medication will only serve as a crutch .
Now , let ’ s delve into the downwards spiral that occurs in the body when you reach this stage .
Stage 1 : Your blood sugar level stays at a high level for long periods of time , because there is no space for the glucose in your muscle or liver cells . Imagine this : the glucose accumulates in your blood like grease blocking your arteries .
Bit by bit , it destroys your cells , and causes dangerous levels of inflammation . Moreover , this excessive level of glucose will increase triglyceride levels , multiplying your risk of cardiac disease .
Stage 2 : The more you eat these harmful carbohydrates , the more you ’ ll store fat . This fat is not necessarily visible ; some fats form around your internal organs .
Finally , your muscle cells will take on less glycogen because they will have become more resistant to insulin .
The excess of free insulin in your blood plasma inhibits an enzyme which easily burns fat , which means that you will store more body fat .
This excess adipose tissue reduces your energy levels , making you lethargic . So , it becomes difficult to participate in physical activity … and to lose weight .
Stage 3 : Your insulin level remains high for longer and longer periods . In response , your pancreas is going to secrete larger and larger quantities of it , to fight the influx of glucose .
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