- Sep 30, 2023 10:00 PM – Sep 30, 2023 11:00 AM Central time
Blood Sugar, Insulin, Inflammation and Weight Gain
Rapid swings in blood sugar lead to rapid swings in insulin and storing the excess sugar as fat. This fat produces cytokines which begins a process of inflammation (where your immune system attacks your own tissue) and creates a negative cycle that is difficult to reverse.
Inflammation leads to insulin resistance (where our cell receptors don't respond) which causes the pancreas to overcompensate by producing more insulin. Insulin resistance leads to higher blood sugar levels.
Higher blood sugar levels leads to more inflammation and this inflammation leads to more insulin resistance. This cycle gets worse, our pancreas eventually tires out and stops producing insulin.
In this class, we outline 4 steps and offer suggestions that can help naturally balance blood sugars
1. Understand what makes blood sugar rise
2. Get familiar with blood glucose tests and results
3. Learn about ways to reduce blood glucose
4. Sample glucose lowering foods and essential oils
