Health the Indian way

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Understand Intermittent Fasting

Disclaimer : I Am NOT a Nutritionist

Insulin resistance is a condition where the cells walls cannot be opened to allow entry of glucose. Energy starved cells keep sending a signal to the pancreas to secrete more insulin. Body is flooded with insulin and glucose till it reaches a stage where pancreas stop producing insulin altogether leading to type 2 diabetes.

Understanding Body Metabolism

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