Understanding causes, symptoms, and how to reverse it naturally
Author: Lokendra Tomar
Founder, Diabexy – India’s No. 1 Diabetes Education Channel
Introduction
Insulin resistance is often the first silent step in the journey toward type 2 diabetes. It doesn’t happen overnight—but slowly builds over months and years due to repeated food choices, frequent snacking, and modern lifestyle habits.
Our ancestors lived without processed food, sugar-loaded snacks, or round-the-clock meals. However, today’s environment makes it easy to consume carbohydrate-rich food multiple times a day. Also, many people are unaware that their constant fatigue, weight gain, and thirst may be linked to deeper imbalances.
This blog explains how your food, your routine, and even your beliefs about eating are shaping your health. It’s time to understand what really causes metabolic dysfunction—and how small, mindful changes can help restore balance.
What Is Insulin and How Does It Work?
Insulin is a hormone that helps move glucose (sugar) from your blood into your body’s cells. Cells need sugar for energy. Insulin is like a key that unlocks the cell to let sugar in.
When insulin works well:
- Blood sugar stays normal
- Energy is supplied to your cells
- Extra sugar is stored as fat
When insulin stops working properly, the sugar remains in your blood. Your body tries to produce more insulin to compensate. Over time, your cells stop responding to insulin. This condition is called insulin resistance.
How Human Food Habits Have Evolved (And Created the Problem) ?
Stone Age – Natural Diet, No Disease
Our ancestors survived on fruits, wild vegetables, and meat. Their meals were unprocessed and eaten only when hungry. This kept their sugar levels stable and prevented lifestyle diseases.
Agriculture Era – Beginning of Grain-Based Diet
Grains became a regular part of food. More carbohydrates entered daily meals, increasing the body’s demand for sugar-handling hormones. This marked the start of fat storage and weight gain among certain populations.
Industrial Era – Rise of Packaged Food
With factory production, food became available in boxes and packets. Sugar and starch-based items became common. Eating became more frequent, and food became a source of pleasure, not just survival.
Internet Era – Peak of Food Addiction
Today, we eat every 2–3 hours. Most items are high in sugar, easy to chew, and chemically flavored. These changes are driving resistance-related conditions in young and old alike.
Why the Body Starts to Resist Sugar-Handling Hormones?
Eating high-sugar or high-carb meals causes quick spikes in blood sugar. The body tries to manage this by releasing hormones that help transport sugar into cells.
Over time, if these spikes happen repeatedly, the cells stop responding well. As a result, more effort is needed to handle the same amount of sugar. This inefficiency becomes a cycle.
Everyday Examples of Resistance
- A person living near traffic noise may stop noticing it.
- A gym-goer gets used to more intense workouts over time.
- A child may need more sweets to get the same satisfaction.
This is how resistance works in different forms—and it’s no different inside the body.
Packaged Food and Pleasure Chemistry
Modern snacks are not just food—they’re engineered for satisfaction. They often:
- Melt in the mouth with minimal chewing
- Are loaded with flavors that stimulate reward centers in the brain
- Cause quick sugar spikes that create a short-term “high”
These characteristics encourage people to eat more often and feel dependent on processed meals.
From Childhood to Adulthood: The Resistance Cycle Begins Early
Semi-solid foods given to babies are often starch-based and convenient. While this is easy for parents, it also starts exposing the child’s system to frequent sugar.
Add to that school snacks, biscuits, sugary drinks—and the stage is set for long-term complications later in life.
Common Symptoms That Often Go Unnoticed
Many people don’t realize they are developing this condition. But these signs may indicate trouble:
- Constant thirst
- Needing to urinate frequently
- Always feeling hungry, even after meals
- Tiredness that doesn’t improve with rest
- Increased weight around the waist
These symptoms might look harmless at first, but they are the body’s way of sounding an alarm.
The Hidden Role of HbA1c
This is a blood test that gives an average sugar level over 90 days. It reflects how much sugar has stuck to the oxygen-carrying proteins in blood.
Higher values mean more damage inside your body. It signals long-term sugar overload and poor hormonal efficiency.
Why Modern Food Feeds the Problem
Today’s meals are:
- Soft
- Sweet
- Pre-cooked
- Easy to swallow
- Often eaten out of habit, not hunger
They are made to entertain the tongue, not to nourish the body. This disconnect plays a major role in modern lifestyle-related conditions.
What You Can Do Today to Take Control
Small, simple steps can make a big difference:
- Reduce snacking between meals
- Eat whole foods with natural fiber
- Focus on leafy greens, nuts, and healthy fats
- Drink water instead of sugary drinks
- Give your body longer gaps between meals
These changes not only help improve energy but also support your body's natural sugar regulation.
Your Mindset Shapes Your Health
When food is seen as entertainment, taste and pleasure come first. When food is seen as fuel, choices become wiser. The mindset you carry shapes the path you take—toward health or disease.
Commonly Asked Questions ?
What is the root cause of diabetes?
Insulin resistance is the first step toward type 2 diabetes. It happens due to frequent eating, high-carb food, and constant insulin spikes.
Can insulin resistance be reversed?
Yes. With low glycemic diet, reduced meal frequency, and lifestyle changes, you can improve insulin sensitivity.
How do I know if I have insulin resistance?
If you feel tired, hungry often, thirsty, or are gaining weight around your belly, you may have insulin resistance. You can confirm it through fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and HbA1c tests.
What are the best foods to fight insulin resistance?
Low glycemic foods like leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, pulses, and healthy fats (like ghee and coconut oil) are ideal.
Reference
New Theory of Diabetes by Lokendra Tomar
Founder – Diabexy, India’s No. 1 Diabetes Education Channel
This article reflects personal insights based on health education. No medical claims are made.
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