Tag: insulin sensitivity

Low-Acting Insulins

Dr. John Poothullil

Reading Time: 3 minutesBeat Unwanted Weight Gain By Dr. John Poothullil, MD Lowering blood sugar numbers does not always mean fixing diabetes. Modern medicine often focuses on controlling glucose with medication. Drugs like insulin and metformin can lower blood sugar, but they do not explain why blood sugar rose in the first place. If the diet continues to drive overeating, blood sugar will keep rising, and medication doses will keep increasing. This treats the symptom, not the cause. Blood sugar rises when the system is overwhelmed by repeated glucose spikes. Those spikes come…

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Understanding Omega 3, 6, and 9: Essential Fatty Acids for Health

DMUSA News

Reading Time: 2 minutesEssential fatty acids play a crucial role in our overall health, from brain function to heart health. Let’s explore the unique benefits and sources of Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, are perhaps the most celebrated of the group. Found abundantly in fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, these nutrients are essential for brain development, reducing inflammation, and supporting cardiovascular health. Plant sources include flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts, though these contain ALA, which must be converted by the body into…

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