Many individuals are told that managing type 2 diabetes is simply a matter of controlling blood sugar. As long as glucose levels fall within a target range, they are often reassured that everything is under control. In some cases, a prescription is provided without much explanation about the underlying causes of elevated blood sugar. This […]
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Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It can be a warning sign that your body is struggling to regulate blood sugar effectively. Prediabetes suggests a decrease in insulin sensitivity and an increase in insulin resistance, potentially elevating the risk
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Insulin resistance occurs when your body’s cells become less responsive to insulin, the hormone responsible for moving sugar (glucose) from your bloodstream into your cells for energy. To compensate, your pancreas produces more insulin to keep blood sugar levels stable. Over time, this overproduction can result in consistently high insulin levels, known as hyperinsulinemia. If left
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