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Insulin Resistance Symptoms - Best Diet, Treatment And How To Reverse

Insulin Resistance Symptoms - Best Diet, Treatment And How To Reverse

Before we discuss how to identify the presence of insulin resistance symptoms in your life you must first understand the role of insulin in your body. When we eat sugar or any food that breaks down into sugar in the body, this elevates the body's glucose levels. Glucose is the technical term for blood sugar. When blood sugar rises, then the pancreas has the job of bringing it back down again, and it does so by releasing insulin. When the pancreas releases insulin, this alerts the glucose receptors to open and one of three things occur. It is taken into the cell immediately and used for energy, then any excess glucose either gets stored in the liver as glycogen which can be used at a later date as needed, or it's stored as fat in the cell. There is always more sugar than the body needs when one eats sugar and carbohydrates, so a great deal of it is getting stored as fat. Glucose is essential for the mind and body to function adequately, however you don't want too much or too little. Too much leads to things like insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, while too little leads to things like hypoglycemia and lack of energy. Unfortunately, many people don't notice the arrival of insulin resistance symptoms before its too late, because they have not been educated about what to look for and the diet they have been led to believe is healthy is really at the root. Every time you eat sugar or a food that gets broken down into sugar, including starches, beans and whole grains, then your body goes through the process described above. If you are continually ingesting foods that force the body to go through this process, then over time their is too much sugar for the pancreas to handle. Each time it detects sugar in the blood stream, then it releases insulin. The liver can only store Continue reading >>

Post Workout Nutrition: Insulin!

Post Workout Nutrition: Insulin!

For muscle to grow, it must be stimulated. Weight training is said to be the best way to stimulate your muscles for growth. After your muscles have been stimulated, they need nutrients. You have just put your body through an intense, strenuous workout, during this time muscle breakdown has occurred. So what do you need to do to maximize building muscle? Insulin Encarta's Interactive Encyclopedia defines insulin as "a pancreatic hormone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats by controlling blood glucose levels." As you have probably read in other articles, insulin plays an important part in building muscle. Insulin transports nutrients to the organs in the body. This includes muscle cells and fat cells. "While insulin is driving amino acids and glucose into muscle cells, it appears it also prevents the 'leaking out' of these nutrients from the muscle cells that usually occur in response to training or illness."3 I asked a friend of mine what he knows about insulin. He is a big time powerlifter and is studying this kind of stuff in college (I forget the names of his classes). This is what he had to say: "It is an anabolic/lipogenic hormone triggered by your pancreas upon the consumption of carbohydrates which stores the consumed carbohydrate as glycogen, a glucose polymer. The glycogen is stored in muscles and the liver to which we hold about 1600-1800 calories from glycogen max. It is said that after carbo loading, that number can jump as high as 2800 kcal." So what kind of carbs should you load with? The answer is really quite simple... simple carbs. Carbohydrates To create an insulin spike after training, a simple carbohydrate (sugars) should be consumed. Some examples of good sugary carbs to consume after a workout are, honey and fruit juices. The spi Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome

Dumping Syndrome

Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenum—the first part of the small intestine—in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition is also called rapid gastric emptying.[1] It is mostly associated with conditions following gastric or esophageal surgery, though it can also arise secondary to diabetes or to the use of certain medications; it is caused by an absent or insufficiently functioning pyloric sphincter, the valve between the stomach and the duodenum.[2] Dumping syndrome has two forms, based on when symptoms occur. Early dumping syndrome occurs 10 to 30 minutes after a meal. It results from rapid movement of fluid into the intestine following a sudden addition of a large amount of food from the stomach.[1] The small intestine expands rapidly due to the presence of hypertonic/hyperosmolar contents from the stomach, especially sweet foods. This causes symptoms due to the shift of fluid into the intestinal lumen, with plasma volume contraction and acute intestinal distention.[3] Osmotic diarrhea, distension of the small bowel leading to crampy abdominal pain, and reduced blood volume can result. Late dumping syndrome occurs 2 to 3 hours after a meal. It results from excessive movement of sugar into the intestine, which raises the body's blood glucose level and causes the pancreas to increase its release of the hormone insulin. The increased release of insulin causes a rapid drop in blood glucose levels, a condition known as alimentary hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar.[1][3] Symptoms[edit] The symptoms of early and late dumping syndrome are different and vary from person to person. Early dumping syndrome symptoms may include:[1] nausea vomiting abdominal pain and cramping diarrhea feeling uncomfortab Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination

Dumping Syndrome Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination

Author: Rajan Kanth, MD; Chief Editor: BS Anand, MD more... The clinical presentation of dumping syndrome can be divided into GI symptoms and vasomotor symptoms. [ 20 ] GI symptoms include early satiety, crampy abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and explosive diarrhea. Vasomotor symptoms include diaphoresis, flushing, dizziness, palpitations, and an intense desire to lie down. The expression of these symptoms varies in different individuals. Most patients with early dumping have both GI and vasomotor symptoms, while patients with late dumping have mostly vasomotor symptoms. Patients with severe dumping often limit their food intake to avoid symptoms. This leads to weight loss and, over time, malnutrition. Earlydumping syndromegenerally occurs within 15 minutes of ingesting a meal and is attributable to the rapid transit of food into the small intestine, whereas latedumping syndromeoccurs later and may be attributed to hypoglycemia with tremors, cold sweats, difficulty in concentrating, and loss of consciousness. [ 21 ] Early dumping systemic symptoms are as follows: Borrelli D, Borrelli A, Presenti L, Bergamini C, Basili G. [Surgical approach of the functional post-partial gastrectomy syndromes] [Italian]. Ann Ital Chir. 2007 Jan-Feb. 78(1):3-10. [Medline] . Hertz AF. IV. The cause and treatment of certain unfavorable after-effects of gastro-enterostomy. Ann Surg. 1913 Oct. 58(4):466-72. [Medline] . Wyllys E, Andrews E, Mix CL. "Dumping stomach" and other results of gastrojejunostomy: operative cure by disconnecting old stoma. Surg Clin Chicago. 1920. 4:879-92. Ukleja A. Dumping syndrome: pathophysiology and treatment. Nutr Clin Pract. 2005 Oct. 20(5):517-25. [Medline] . Berg P, McCallum R. Dumping syndrome: a review of the current concepts of pathophysiology, diagnosis Continue reading >>

What Is Diabetic Dumping Syndrome?

What Is Diabetic Dumping Syndrome?

Every diabetic should know the symptoms of diabetic dumping syndrome and how to prevent it. Although this experience is scary, it is not life-threatening. It can cause symptoms that may make you think that you are having another health problem, such as a heart attack, because it causes sweating, irregular or rapid heartbeat, and other symptoms like weakness and fainting. This problem can also cause low blood pressure, flushed skin, dizziness, shortness of breath, vomiting, diarrhea, or cramps. It usually happens about 45 minutes after eating. What Happens During an Episode of Diabetic Dumping Syndrome? When undigested food passes into the small intestine too quickly, diabetic dumping syndrome can occur. During normal digestion, the valves at the top and bottom of the stomach break down food into small pieces that it can pass into the small intestine slowly. During diabetic dumping, food literally dumps into the small intestine very fast. It mixes with saliva instead of the acid that is required for normal digestion. At that point, water flushes into the small intestine to dilute the food. If the food that the diabetic ate was high in sugar, more water dumps into the intestine. When this process happens, it is called early dumping syndrome. Late dumping can occur after early dumping, but sometimes it is possible to lie down and wait for early dumping to pass. Lying down can prevent the person from fainting. Late dumping syndrome involves a high amount of insulin entering the system and results in low blood glucose levels that can result in hunger, shaking, anxiety, hunger, perspiration, exhaustion, and fainting. These symptoms are the result of too much insulin building up, along with water going into the small intestine at a rapid rate. How to Prevent Diabetic Dumping S Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, And Phases

Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, And Phases

Dumping syndrome, also called rapid gastric emptying, occurs when food moves too quickly from the stomach into the first section of the small intestine, known as the duodenum. Symptoms of dumping syndrome include cramps, diarrhea , and nausea after eating, particularly after eating high-sugar foods. Dumping syndrome can be treated through dietary and lifestyle changes. More severe cases may require medication or surgery. Read on to learn more about the symptoms and causes of dumping syndrome, and the available treatment options. The condition most commonly occurs in people who have undergone gastric surgery. Symptoms typically present within 30 minutes of eating. Treatment can largely be managed through lifestyle and dietary changes. Symptoms of early dumping syndrome may include bloating, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain. There are two phases of dumping syndrome: Early dumping syndrome symptoms begin 10 to 30 minutes after eating. Late dumping syndrome symptoms begin 2 to 3 hours after eating. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases , approximately 75 percent of people with dumping syndrome experience early dumping syndrome, and around 25 percent experience late dumping syndrome. Some people experience both phases. Dumping syndrome symptoms vary depending on the individual and the phase of the condition. Symptoms are quick to come on after eating, especially if the meal was high in sugar. People with early dumping syndrome may experience: Some people may experience symptoms of both early and late dumping syndrome. Within the stomach, the sudden arrival of a large amount of food may cause early dumping syndrome. In healthy individuals, food moves from the stomach into the intestines over the course of several hours. With dump Continue reading >>

Dawn Phenomenon (liver Dump)

Dawn Phenomenon (liver Dump)

Tweet Dawn phenomenon is the term given to an increase in blood sugar in the morning caused by the body's release of certain hormones. It is a relatively common phenomenon amongst diabetics. Although often confused, Dawn Phenomenon is different from Chronic Somogyi Rebound, because it is not brought on by nocturnal hypoglycemia. How is dawn phenomenon caused? Dawn effect occurs when hormones (including cortisol, glucagon, epinephrine) are released by the body, causing the liver to release glucose. The dawn effect therefore describes abnormally high early morning increases in blood glucose: Usually abnormally high blood glucose levels occur between 8 and 10 hours after going to sleep for people with diabetes Why does the dawn phenomenon occur? Researchers think that the release of the above-mentioned hormones may give rise to a brief period of insulin resistance which would also explain a rise in blood glucose levels. How is dawn phenomenon treated? Typically dawn phenomenon is treated by avoiding intake of carbohydrates at bedtime, adjusting how much insulin or medication is administered, switching to other medications or using an insulin pump. Tweet Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that results in hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) due to the body: Being ineffective at using the insulin it has produced; also known as insulin resistance and/or Being unable to produce enough insulin Type 2 diabetes is characterised by the body being unable to metabolise glucose (a simple sugar). This leads to high levels of blood glucose which over time may damage the organs of the body. From this, it can be understood that for someone with diabetes something that is food for ordinary people can become a sort of metabolic poison. This is why people with diabetes ar Continue reading >>

Insulin Spikes & Dizziness

Insulin Spikes & Dizziness

Spikes in insulin production are a normal function of the endocrine system that usually occur after eating. In a healthy person, the insulin spikes, does its job and the levels return to normal. If something goes wrong and the insulin levels stay high, it can cause symptoms of dizziness before quickly becoming a medical emergency. Video of the Day Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that allows the body’s cells to utilize blood glucose as energy. Any time blood glucose levels rise, such as after consuming carbohydrates, the pancreas secretes additional insulin to counteract it. The pancreas constantly monitors blood glucose levels and produces appropriate amounts of insulin to keep glucose levels in the normal range of 70 to 130 mg/dL, and up to 180 mg/dL after eating a meal. Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of blood glucose. There are two different types of carbohydrates -- simple and complex -- and each one has a vastly different effect on blood glucose levels and insulin production. Complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, take awhile for the body to absorb, resulting in stable blood glucose and insulin levels. The body absorbs and processes simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, very quickly, making blood glucose levels rise sharply and quickly. Consuming large amounts of simple carbohydrates will quickly cause insulin levels to spike in response to the rise in blood glucose. Prolonged strenuous exercise may cause insulin levels to spike, as well as certain illnesses, such as hyperinsulinism. Raised insulin levels should not cause any symptoms as long as there is a corresponding amount of glucose in the blood. When the insulin levels outweigh the blood glucose, hypoglycemia can set in. Hypoglycemia is a condition where blood glucose levels fa Continue reading >>

Hypo Or ‘dumping Syndrome’?

Hypo Or ‘dumping Syndrome’?

In the early days after surgery I worried about ‘dumping syndrome’ and read about it extensively. I knew the signs, how it would present itself, what to do and perhaps most importantly how to avoid it. For the main part that worked and I was able to pass on my information and tips in a ‘Dumping Syndrome’ feature (read it here). Then I started to get queries about something that appeared to be like dumping but was, on closer examination, quite different – namely reactive hypoglycaemia. Like dumping it didn’t affect everyone post WLS but enough to send me back to the books to find out more. Here’s what I read, what can help you if you suffer and what to do if and when it does. What is it? Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome

Dumping Syndrome

What is dumping syndrome? Dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves too fast from the stomach to the duodenum—the first part of the small intestine—in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This condition is also called rapid gastric emptying. Dumping syndrome has two forms, based on when symptoms occur: early dumping syndrome—occurs 10 to 30 minutes after a meal late dumping syndrome—occurs 2 to 3 hours after a meal What is the GI tract? The GI tract is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus—the opening where stool leaves the body. The body digests food using the movement of muscles in the GI tract, along with the release of hormones and enzymes. The upper GI tract includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and small intestine. The esophagus carries food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. The stomach slowly pumps the food and liquids into the intestine, which then absorbs needed nutrients. Two digestive organs, the liver and the pancreas, produce digestive juices that reach the small intestine through small tubes called ducts. The last part of the GI tract—called the lower GI tract—consists of the large intestine and anus. The large intestine is about 5 feet long in adults and absorbs water and any remaining nutrients from partially digested food passed from the small intestine. The large intestine then changes waste from liquid to a solid matter called stool. Stool passes from the colon to the rectum. The rectum is located between the last part of the colon—called the sigmoid colon—and the anus. The rectum stores stool prior to a bowel movement. During a bowel movement, stool moves from the rectum to the anus. What causes dumping syndrome? Dumping syndrome is caused by prob Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Dumping Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, And Treatment

Dumping syndrome happens when food moves too quickly from your stomach into the first part of your small intestine (duodenum) after you eat. This causes symptoms like cramps and diarrhea within a few minutes to a few hours after youve eaten. You can get dumping syndrome after you have surgery to remove part or all of your stomach, or if you have stomach bypass surgery for weight loss. There are two types of dumping syndrome. The types are based on when your symptoms start: Early dumping syndrome. This happens 10-30 minutes after you eat. About 75 percent of people with dumping syndrome have this type. Late dumping syndrome. This happens 1-3 hours after you eat. About 25 percent of people with dumping syndrome have this type. Each type of dumping syndrome has different symptoms. Some people have both early and late dumping syndrome. Early symptoms of dumping syndrome include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually start 10 to 30 minutes after you eat. Typically when you eat, food moves from your stomach into your intestines over several hours. In the intestines, nutrients from food are absorbed and digestive juices break down the food even more. With dumping syndrome, food moves too quickly from your stomach into your intestine. Early dumping syndrome happens when the sudden influx of food into your intestine causes a lot of fluid to move from your bloodstream into your intestine as well. This extra fluid causes diarrhea and bloating. Your intestines also release substances that speed your heart rate and lower your blood pressure. This leads to symptoms like a fast heart rate and dizziness. Late dumping syndrome happens because of an increase in starches and sugars in your intestines. At first, the extra sugar causes your blood sugar l Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Dumping Syndrome After Gastric Bypass Surgery

What is dumping syndrome after gastric bypass surgery? Dumping syndrome after gastric bypass surgery is when food gets “dumped” directly from your stomach pouch into your small intestine without being digested. There are 2 types of dumping syndrome: early and late. Early dumping happens 10 to 30 minutes after a meal. Late dumping happens 1 to 3 hours after eating. Each has slightly different symptoms, such as abdominal cramping, fast heartbeat, lightheadedness, and diarrhea. What causes dumping syndrome after gastric bypass surgery? Early dumping syndrome can occur because of the dense mass of food that gets dumped into your small intestine at an earlier stage of digestion. The intestines sense that this food mass is too concentrated, and release gut hormones. Your body reacts by shifting fluid circulating in your bloodstream to the inside of your intestine. As a result, your intestines become fuller and bloated. Diarrhea often occurs 30 to 60 minutes later. In addition, certain substances are released by your intestine that affect heart rate and often blood pressure, causing many of the symptoms of early dumping. This can lead to lightheadedness or even fainting. Symptoms of late dumping happen because of a decrease in blood sugar level (reactive hypoglycemia). Reactive hypoglycemia is low blood sugar caused 1 to 3 hours after a large surge of insulin. You are more likely to have dumping syndrome if you eat a meal heavy in starches or sugars. The sugars can be either fructose or table sugar (sucrose). Insulin levels can increase to high levels, then lower your blood sugar too much. Who is at risk for dumping syndrome after gastric bypass surgery? Dumping syndrome can happen in at least 3 out of 20 people who have had a part of their stomach removed for any reason. Continue reading >>

Digestive Disorders Health Center

Digestive Disorders Health Center

Dumping syndrome is common after gastric surgery. It is a group of symptoms that may result from having part of your stomach removed or from other surgery involving the stomach. The symptoms range from mild to severe and often subside with time. Although you may find dumping syndrome alarming at first, it is not life threatening. You can control it by making changes in what and how you eat. By controlling dumping syndrome, you will also be avoiding the foods that tend to make you gain weight. After gastric surgery, it can be more difficult to regulate movement of food, which dumps too quickly into the small intestine. Eating certain foods makes dumping syndrome more likely. For example, refined sugars rapidly absorb water from the body, causing symptoms. Symptoms may also happen after eating dairy products and certain fats or fried foods. An early dumping phase may happen about 30 to 60 minutes after you eat. Symptoms can last about an hour and may include: A feeling of fullness, even after eating just a small amount Abdominal cramping or pain Sweating, flushing, or light-headedness Rapid heartbeat Symptoms of an early phase happen because food is rapidly "dumping" into the small intestine. This may be due to factors such as these: The small intestine stretches. Water pulled out of the bloodstream moves into the small intestine. Hormones released from the small intestine into the bloodstream affect blood pressure. A late dumping phase may happen about 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms may include: Loss of concentration or mental confusion Rapid heartbeat Continue reading >>

Dumping Syndrome

Dumping Syndrome

Print Overview Dumping syndrome is a condition that can develop after surgery to remove all or part of your stomach or after surgery to bypass your stomach to help you lose weight. Also called rapid gastric emptying, dumping syndrome occurs when food, especially sugar, moves from your stomach into your small bowel too quickly. Most people with dumping syndrome develop signs and symptoms, such as abdominal cramps and diarrhea, 10 to 30 minutes after eating. Other people have symptoms one to three hours after eating, and still others have both early and late symptoms. Generally, you can help prevent dumping syndrome by changing your diet after surgery. Changes might include eating smaller meals and limiting high-sugar foods. In more-serious cases of dumping syndrome, you may need medications or surgery. Symptoms Signs and symptoms of dumping syndrome generally occur right after eating, especially after a meal rich in table sugar (sucrose) or fruit sugar (fructose). Signs and symptoms might include: Nausea Vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Flushing Dizziness, lightheadedness Rapid heart rate Late dumping signs and symptoms, which occur one to three hours after eating, are due to your body releasing large amounts of insulin to absorb the large amount of sugars entering your small intestine after you eat a high-sugar meal. The result is low blood sugar. Signs and symptoms of late dumping can include: Sweating Hunger Fatigue Dizziness, lightheadedness Weakness Rapid heart rate Some people have both early and late signs and symptoms. Some people develop dumping syndrome years after surgery. When to see a doctor Contact your doctor if any of the following apply to you. You develop signs and symptoms that might be due to dumping syndrome, even if you haven't had surgery. Your s Continue reading >>

Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause An Insulin Spike?

Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause An Insulin Spike?

178 Comments The notion that artificial sweeteners (and sweet tastes in general) might produce an insulin response is one of those murky memes that winds itself around the blogs, but it’s never stated one way or the other with any sort of confidence. I briefly mentioned the possibility of non-caloric sweeteners influencing satiety hormones in last week’s diet soda post, and a number of you guys mentioned the same thing. Still, I’ve never seen unequivocal evidence that this is the case. This whole idea first came to my attention some time ago when my dog Buddha got into a bottle of “alternative sleep assists” which contained, among other things, 5 HTP (version of l-tryptophan) and xylitol (sugar alcohol). Long story short, dogs can’t take xylitol because it causes a spike in insulin, which then severely depletes blood glucose. Buddha got past this with a trip to the vet’s at 10:30 Sunday night (thanks, Dr. Dean). But it occurred to me that the same effect might be seen in humans, which is why I pose the question today… Do artificial sweeteners induce insulin secretion (perhaps via cephalic phase insulin release, which is sort of the body’s preemptive strike against foods that will require insulin to deal with)? One of the reasons a definitive answer is rarely given is that the question is improperly framed. Artificial sweeteners is not a monolithic entity. There are multiple types of sweeteners, all of them chemically distinct from each other. A more useful question would be “What effect does [specific artificial sweetener goes here] have on insulin?” So let’s go around the circle and ask. Does aspartame (aka Equal and Nutrasweet) affect insulin? Aspartame is pretty gross stuff, what with its awful taste and hordes of people who get terrible react Continue reading >>

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