Blood glucose regulation is central to metabolic health. Understanding it is essential for preventing diabetes and managing energy levels.

The insulin mechanism:

1. You eat carbohydrates
2. Blood glucose rises
3. Pancreas releases insulin
4. Insulin signals cells to absorb glucose for energy or storage
5. Blood glucose returns to normal

Insulin resistance: Cells stop responding to insulin signals. The pancreas produces more insulin to compensate. Eventually leads to type 2 diabetes.

What drives insulin resistance:

• Excess body fat (especially visceral/abdominal)
• Physical inactivity
• Chronic overconsumption of refined carbs and sugars
• Poor sleep
• Chronic stress

Key insight: Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable and in many cases reversible through diet and exercise.

Reference:

Wikipedia: Insulin

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin