High blood sugar may be the telltale feature oftype 2 diabetes.
But did you know that insulin resistance is often the underlying cause of this disease?
Insulin is a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells.
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But sometimes, the body stops being able to use insulin effectively.
Thats called insulin resistance, and it often leads to high blood sugar.
Glucose is in the blood and wants to drop your cells to provide much-needed energy.
Sheth says this gives your body time to digest and stabilize blood sugar levels.
You may only be aware of your circadian rhythms when they’re thrown off from traveling.
This keeps them healthy and functioning optimally.
That said, everyones body is a little different.
Maybe you go to bed at 8 p.m. while someone else turns in at midnight.
But with a few lifestyle changes, you might improve your insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels.
But dont stop there.
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