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Managing Type 2 Diabetes | Dr Neal Barnard
The Proof with Simon Hill
Type 2 Diabetes - What Causes the Lock to Get Jammed Up?
Glucose is our primary fuel source, and it comes from carbohydrates. When carbohydrates are digested, they're broken down into glucose molecules which then enter the blood so they can be transported around our body to our cells. In normal, functioning people, the glucose can easily move into the cells from the blood. Insulin, a hormone, essentially acts as a key, and it unlocks the door allowing the glucose to flow onto your cell where it can be stored as glycogen or used for energy. People with poor glucose control end up being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Intramiose cellular fat, fat particles in the cell which basically act like chewing gum, blocking up the lock so
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