Summary of What causes diabetes, high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes

Summary

The video discusses the causes of Diabetes, High Blood Sugar, and type 2 Diabetes, focusing on the role of Insulin and the Pancreas. Key Wellness Strategies and self-care techniques highlighted include:

Understanding Hormones: Hormones, like Insulin, are proteins that send messages throughout the body. Insulin, produced by the Pancreas, helps store energy from food.
Pancreas Function Analogy: The Pancreas is compared to a steam engine:
- Normal function produces small amounts of Insulin (like small puffs of smoke).
- Increased demand (like climbing a steep mountain) requires the Pancreas to work harder, leading to potential burnout.
Pre-Diabetes: When the Pancreas is overworked, it struggles to produce enough Insulin, resulting in High Blood Sugar levels.
Contributing Factors: Weight gain can affect Insulin efficiency, causing sugar to accumulate in the blood.
Wellness Strategies:
- Exercise: Incorporating regular physical activity can alleviate stress on the Pancreas.
- Dietary Changes: Reducing sugar intake can help manage blood sugar levels.

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— 01:06 — « Think of the PANCREAS as if it were a STEAM ENGINE on an old-fashioned train, heading out for a ride through the mountainside. »

— 01:14 — « INSULIN is the SMOKE that the train engine produces as it chugs along on its journey. »

— 02:11 — « This steep mountain represents pre-diabetes! »

— 02:34 — « Similar to the over-worked engine, the pancreas can begin to tire out as well. »