NSD 225 Lecture Notes - Apple Sauce, Insulin Resistance, Diabetic Diet
29 Jan 2014
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The glucose is carried by the bloodstre a m to the individual cells of the body. The body produce s insulin (a hormon e)t h a t helps the glucose enter the cells. Normally, enough insulin is produce d to allow the amount of glucose in the blood to be absorb e d by the cells, where it is used for energy. Insulin also helps the body to store extra glucose and fat for later use: when you have diabet e s, your body does not make enough insulin or does not use it properly. Without insulin, your body cannot use the food you eat. Glucose builds up in the blood, cells can"t get energy they need, and glucose may spill over into the urine. People with diabet e s may also have high blood fat levels (cholest erol and triglycerides).
