When we eat, many foods are broken down into glucose (sugar). When glucose enters the blood, the pancreas releases insulin to help the glucose enter cells in body muscle, fat, and liver where it can be used for energy. Insulin acts as a key to opening up the doors to these cells so that glucose can enter. When the body cells can’t actually use the glucose for energy, … [Read more...]
Prediabetes: A Wake-Up Call To Take Action
Prediabetes is an indication that your blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to type 2 diabetes. If you have prediabetes, the long-term damage of diabetes — especially to your heart, blood vessels and kidneys — may already have … [Read more...]
