So folks, you know that I'm not a trained medical doctor--you read my disclaimer, right?, I don't even play one on TV. I do have two children (girls, both grown) so I have been and still am “Dr. Mom” when necessary. But I'm thinking of myself more as an interpreter or translator. I'm taking the information that I've acquired over the years from reading many, many books, watching many videos, talking a LOT to my HCP, and with what seems to me to be just plain common sense, using it to help tell my story. That said, where does all that sugar (glucose) in my blood come from?
It comes from many foods but mostly carbohydrates (carbs). Carbs can either have a lot of sugar or just a little. Fruits such as bananas will have a high sugar content, berries are generally lower in sugar. Vegetables such as leafy greens like spinach and other “above the ground” vegetables like peppers have much less sugar. Carbs are often labeled as “good” or “bad”. Generally, good carbs are not processed, have fiber, are low in sugar, and will enter the blood stream slowly. Processed carbs are the bad ones, such as anything made with white flour or refined sugar. There are also carbs like fruits that are high in sugar or root vegetables, like potatoes, these are not processed but still convert quickly to sugar in the body. I don't like labeling these as “bad” but they should be eaten with caution.
Next time I'll talk about how I wound up with insulin resistance.
Until then...
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