Insulin resistance is the result of too much glucose in the bloodstream that isn’t making its way into the cells to create energy. Insulin is the “key” that unlocks the cell’s doors, so the glucose can be used as it is intended. If the insulin can’t unlock the door, then the glucose becomes stored in the … [Read more...]
What is Insulin and Why Does It Matter?
What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone created in the pancreas used to manage blood sugar - also known as glucose. When carbohydrates enter the bloodstream, they raise glucose levels. Glucose is vital for cell development, but glucose needs insulin in order to penetrate the cells. Too much glucose can … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Black Coffee
Enjoy that cup of coffee in the morning… and the second cup… and the one you’re having in the afternoon, so you can make it through the rest of the day. Drinking two to three cups of coffee per day actually has quite a few health benefits - from protecting you against diabetes and Alzheimer’s to reducing your … [Read more...]
The Diabetes Code – Book Review
(Full Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.) Did you know that the prevalence of diabetes has nearly quadrupled since 1980. (WHO, 2016). In the USA, 52.3% of the adult populations are not affected. (Diabetes.ca). Diabetes affects the whole body and is … [Read more...]
Gestational Diabetes and Your Future
Were you one of the 9% of American women who experienced gestational diabetes in a pregnancy? (source) I was for my 2nd pregnancy and although I never went through the testing again, I managed my blood sugars for the other pregnancies I had after that, like I did have gestational … [Read more...]
What is Insulin Resistance?
You may have heard the term insulin resistance? And you may be wondering what is insulin resistance and why does it matter, especially to me? I would like to give you a brief overview of what insulin resistance is and share with you why it matters so much to our health. Insulin resistance is at the heart … [Read more...]