Fasting can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance from "summary" of The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Fasting is a powerful tool that can be used to combat high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. When we fast, our body does not have a supply of glucose from food, so it turns to its stored energy reserves for fuel. This includes using up glycogen stores and then turning to fat stores for energy. By depleting these energy stores, fasting can help to lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels. When we fast, our insulin levels drop, allowing our cells to become more sensitive to insulin. This can help to improve the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance over time...
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