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Intermittent Fasting vs. Sulfonylureas: Effect on High insulin

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

High insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) in adult-onset or Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is unhealthy. The Following are the Effects of High Insulin Diabetes Hypertension Stiffening of the heart leading to heart failure. Fatty liver Obesity Insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome High triglyceride levels Problems with the inner lining of the blood vessels. 1-10 work with one another…

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Intermittent Fasting vs Diabetes Drugs: Sulfonylureas

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

What is Sulfonulyrea? Sulfonylureas are prescribed for Type 2 diabetes. The common ones are glyburide, glibenclamide, glipizide, and glimepiride. How Do Sulfonylureas Work? Sulfonylureas work by making the beta cells of the pancreas release more insulin. Why Do You Need Sulfonylureas for that? Isn’t Insulin Release Normal and Automatic? Usually, when the body senses a…