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Natural Ways to Treat Insulin Resistance
Written by Karolyn Gazella & Rida Rehman, CNP
Medically reviewed by Dr. Peter Woznik, ND, MSc
Blood sugar (glucose) has an important chaperone in the body known as insulin. This hormone helps usher glucose into the cells where it can be used for energy. Without insulin, cells would not have access to this vital fuel source.
After a meal, the digestive system breaks down carbohydrates into glucose. Glucose is then absorbed from the digestive tract into the bloodstream causing blood sugar levels to rise. To control and balance these blood sugar levels, the pancreas produces the hormone, insulin. With the help of insulin, the cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream which they use as energy to perform their various functions. (14)
