One struggling diabetic wrote the following post: "I was watching YouTube the other night. Maybe someone can help me understand. This John McDougall guy is pushing eating potatoes, rice, and corn to cure his [diabetic] patients. His idea is that meat and oils are bad for diabetics because it clogs the arteries with fat which … Continue reading McDougall Diet
Category: insulin resistance
Insulin Resistance
TRUE or FALSE? Insulin resistance occurs when excess glucose in the blood reduces the ability of the cells to absorb and use blood sugar for energy. Insulin resistance is caused by too much glucose and too much insulin. You can have a normal blood sugar and still be insulin resistant. Insulin resistance can be reversed … Continue reading Insulin Resistance
Paradox of Disease and Diabetes
Occasionally I encounter such an excellent post by members of other diabetes groups that I just have to share verbatim. One such post is from Otoniel Santiago, a Facebook member, who does not have a blog of his own but has given me permission to share what he wrote. It is as follows: Consider the following … Continue reading Paradox of Disease and Diabetes

