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What is Insulin Resistance?

The Nutrition Science Podcast

Understanding the Misconceptions about Carbohydrates and Insulin Response

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The study discussed involved a person eating a low-net carb wrap that caused a temporary increase in blood sugar, which then returned to baseline levels after two hours. The speaker emphasized that this response is normal for the body when consuming carbohydrates. The misconception arises from people misunderstanding transient changes in insulin and glucose levels and mistakenly associating them with chronic elevations, leading to confusion about the impact of carbohydrate consumption on blood sugar and insulin.

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