All diseases begin in gut!
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Mar 4, 2019
- 2 min read
The Gut Health/Blood Sugar Connection You Need To Know About
Many people are suffering from high blood sugar, insulin resistance or prediabetes that end up unfortunately in type 2 diabetes. Other suffer from insulin-resistance driven conditions like PCOS or metabolic syndrome. In general unhealthy living pattern along with low physical activity is linked to diabetes type 2.
Understanding the basics of blood sugar balance.
We all know that after sugar consumption the blood sugar spike than the pancreas secrete insulin-the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar and delivering sugar to cells and tissues. If there is no enough insulin or if there is insulin resistance, the result will be high blood sugar and it is the leading cause of diabetes type 2 and metabolic disease.
According to studies that gut is the main leading causes to many other diseases like type 2 diabetes. So today we will understand the main connection between gut and blood sugar.
Connecting gut health and blood sugar problems.
The food you consume affect both blood sugar and microbial gut. According to studies some artificial sweeteners may disturb microbiome in the gut and lead to altered blood sugar so the solution will start from improving gut health to improve blood sugar and overall health.
Tackling blood sugar problems with a low-carb diet.
Ketogenic diet that is high in fat, low in carbs and moderate in protein has been shown beneficial effect not only on weight loss but in reducing inflammation, lower insulin levels, and improve insulin receptor site sensitivity. So it can be a good diet and quick start to control blood sugar in diabetic patients. Always consult your doctor about any diet you need to follow and don’t forget that all diseases begin in the gut.
Improving your gut health improves your overall health.
Have a nice day.
Written by dietitian Lauren Hmede.
Sources:
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/02/140212132851.htm
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