Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and Obesity
Diabetes (high blood sugar) is the most common non-communicable disease in the world. By
2010 there will be an estimated 221 million cases worldwide.
Type2 (adult onset) diabetes results from poor lifestyle habits and is almost always
PREVENTABLE and REVERSIBLE.
Excess sugar damages the cells in your body through a process called Glycation which works
exactly like oxidation except the damaging molecule is sugar rather than oxygen. Through the
media, most people are well aware of the importance of anti-oxidants which reduce oxidation
damage but few are aware of the importance of preventing glycation damage.
Tests that measure blood “sugar” actually only measure blood glucose. They do not measure
blood fructose levels which, when elevated, is just as dangerous as elevated blood glucose
levels. Foods such as corn and fruit may not elevate blood glucose levels but they will elevate
blood fructose levels which do not show up on blood sugar tests.
Insulin is not meant to be the primary regulator of blood sugar. The liver and muscles are
supposed to regulate any rise in blood sugar. But when excess sugar, carbohydrates, or
calories are consumed, insulin is required to lower blood sugar.
High level of insulin is the greatest known link to aging. Insulin also causes or contributes to
Hypoglycemia, Heart disease, Osteoporosis, Congestive Heart Failure, High Cholesterol,
Thyroid Disorders, Weight Gain, Fatigue, and many more undesirable health conditions. The
use of insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes can usually be avoided and should be avoided
if at all possible.
Although testing for type2 diabetes involves measuring blood sugar levels, type2 diabetes is
NOT a disease of the blood. It is a disease of all of the cells in the body.
This is how it works......
1st, You eat something with a high glycemic load (sugar, pasta, etc.) which causes a rise in
blood sugar.
2nd, Your liver and muscles will store as much sugar as they can in the form of glycogen.
3rd, Any excess blood sugar needs to move into the cells of your body, but your cells will only
tolerate so much sugar before they become resistant. Remember, too much sugar in the cells
will cause glycation damage.
4th, Insulin is released to force any excess blood sugar into the cells, especially fat cells. This
leads to more glycation damage, increased aging, and obesity.
5th, Your cells become resistant to insulin which causes your pancreas to release even more
insulin which further increases aging. High insulin levels causes hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar) which causes sugar cravings. The cycle continues!
6th, Eventually your cells become so resistant to insulin that sugar can no longer be removed
from the blood (even in the presence of huge amounts of insulin). This is the point when
diabetes “begins” clinically. But as you can see, the process leading to diabetes and cellular
damage occurs well before diabetes is testable. Fortunately, there are ways to test for the
processes leading up to diabetes which can tell you how close you are to developing diabetes.
7th, High blood sugar causes poor circulation and damage to blood vessels and nerves which
leads to vision loss, numbness in the hands and feet- eventually arms and legs, impotence,
kidney failure, heart disease, poor brain function, amputation, and death.
What can be done?
1) START NOW. Get tested by Dr. Webster. This will tell you if you have diabetes or if you are
pre-diabetic and it will also help guide Dr. Webster when determining how aggressive treatment
must be.
2) STOP eating refined sugar and flour products and greatly reduce consumption of grains,
potatoes, and other starchy foods. There is no reason to consume starchy foods. You can get
all your carbohydrates from fresh fruits and vegetables. High quality protein and fats should be
consumed at every meal in order to stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the day. Healthy
snacks such as raw nuts should be consumed in small portions between meals.
3) EXERCISE! Vigorous physical activity burns glucose as fuel and also improves insulin’s
ability to lower blood sugar. Walking is not an effective form of exercise for a diabetic. High
intensity exercise such as Burst Training is best (ask Dr. Webster about Burst Training). Start
slow and gradually increase the intensity and duration of the exercise. Always consult Dr.
Webster before beginning any exercise program.
4) Avoid eating trans-fat or hydrogenated oil. These fats are man made and are added to
almost all processed foods. It is very important to read food labels to make sure you do not eat
any of these horrible fats which increase the cells resistance to glucose and insulin. Trans-fats
are also strongly linked to other health problems such as heart disease, ADD/ADHD, stroke,
and more.
5) Utilize pharmaceutical grade nutrient supplements in an appropriate manner. There are
products that can aid in nerve repair, lower blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, and even
lower your cravings for carbohydrates. Everyone is different so everyone requires a unique
supplementation plan.
Call Dr. Webster today for an appointment.
972-735-0707
Diabetes (high blood sugar) is the most common non-communicable disease in the world. By
2010 there will be an estimated 221 million cases worldwide.
Type2 (adult onset) diabetes results from poor lifestyle habits and is almost always
PREVENTABLE and REVERSIBLE.
Excess sugar damages the cells in your body through a process called Glycation which works
exactly like oxidation except the damaging molecule is sugar rather than oxygen. Through the
media, most people are well aware of the importance of anti-oxidants which reduce oxidation
damage but few are aware of the importance of preventing glycation damage.
Tests that measure blood “sugar” actually only measure blood glucose. They do not measure
blood fructose levels which, when elevated, is just as dangerous as elevated blood glucose
levels. Foods such as corn and fruit may not elevate blood glucose levels but they will elevate
blood fructose levels which do not show up on blood sugar tests.
Insulin is not meant to be the primary regulator of blood sugar. The liver and muscles are
supposed to regulate any rise in blood sugar. But when excess sugar, carbohydrates, or
calories are consumed, insulin is required to lower blood sugar.
High level of insulin is the greatest known link to aging. Insulin also causes or contributes to
Hypoglycemia, Heart disease, Osteoporosis, Congestive Heart Failure, High Cholesterol,
Thyroid Disorders, Weight Gain, Fatigue, and many more undesirable health conditions. The
use of insulin as a treatment for type 2 diabetes can usually be avoided and should be avoided
if at all possible.
Although testing for type2 diabetes involves measuring blood sugar levels, type2 diabetes is
NOT a disease of the blood. It is a disease of all of the cells in the body.
This is how it works......
1st, You eat something with a high glycemic load (sugar, pasta, etc.) which causes a rise in
blood sugar.
2nd, Your liver and muscles will store as much sugar as they can in the form of glycogen.
3rd, Any excess blood sugar needs to move into the cells of your body, but your cells will only
tolerate so much sugar before they become resistant. Remember, too much sugar in the cells
will cause glycation damage.
4th, Insulin is released to force any excess blood sugar into the cells, especially fat cells. This
leads to more glycation damage, increased aging, and obesity.
5th, Your cells become resistant to insulin which causes your pancreas to release even more
insulin which further increases aging. High insulin levels causes hypoglycemia (low blood
sugar) which causes sugar cravings. The cycle continues!
6th, Eventually your cells become so resistant to insulin that sugar can no longer be removed
from the blood (even in the presence of huge amounts of insulin). This is the point when
diabetes “begins” clinically. But as you can see, the process leading to diabetes and cellular
damage occurs well before diabetes is testable. Fortunately, there are ways to test for the
processes leading up to diabetes which can tell you how close you are to developing diabetes.
7th, High blood sugar causes poor circulation and damage to blood vessels and nerves which
leads to vision loss, numbness in the hands and feet- eventually arms and legs, impotence,
kidney failure, heart disease, poor brain function, amputation, and death.
What can be done?
1) START NOW. Get tested by Dr. Webster. This will tell you if you have diabetes or if you are
pre-diabetic and it will also help guide Dr. Webster when determining how aggressive treatment
must be.
2) STOP eating refined sugar and flour products and greatly reduce consumption of grains,
potatoes, and other starchy foods. There is no reason to consume starchy foods. You can get
all your carbohydrates from fresh fruits and vegetables. High quality protein and fats should be
consumed at every meal in order to stabilize blood sugar levels throughout the day. Healthy
snacks such as raw nuts should be consumed in small portions between meals.
3) EXERCISE! Vigorous physical activity burns glucose as fuel and also improves insulin’s
ability to lower blood sugar. Walking is not an effective form of exercise for a diabetic. High
intensity exercise such as Burst Training is best (ask Dr. Webster about Burst Training). Start
slow and gradually increase the intensity and duration of the exercise. Always consult Dr.
Webster before beginning any exercise program.
4) Avoid eating trans-fat or hydrogenated oil. These fats are man made and are added to
almost all processed foods. It is very important to read food labels to make sure you do not eat
any of these horrible fats which increase the cells resistance to glucose and insulin. Trans-fats
are also strongly linked to other health problems such as heart disease, ADD/ADHD, stroke,
and more.
5) Utilize pharmaceutical grade nutrient supplements in an appropriate manner. There are
products that can aid in nerve repair, lower blood sugar, reduce insulin resistance, and even
lower your cravings for carbohydrates. Everyone is different so everyone requires a unique
supplementation plan.
Call Dr. Webster today for an appointment.
972-735-0707
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