LABL - After insulin is released (in response to incoming carbohydrates), it it delivers the glucose to the red blood cells. The receptors on the blood cells of an insulin resistant type 2 diabetic will not open to receive the glucose those cells need. This forces the insulin to take the glucose elsewhere. The body hates glucose (sugar) and must clear it out ASAP. Since the receptors on the red blood cells will not open to accept the needed glucose, insulin takes the glucose to the fat cells which will accept anything. Interestingly, the typical depository for these fat cells is located in the abdominal region of the body. That is why you see so many men who look like they are pregnant with triplets!
If there is still excess sugar which there always is after a high carbohydrate meal or snacking, the glucose is taken to the liver to be stored as glycogen and repackaged ae triglycerides and VLDLs.
The liver stores some of the excess glucose as glycogen. However, the liver can only store so much glygogen. If there is more glucose in the liver than it can store as glycogen, the liver packages it as triglycerides. Any more excess becomes VLDLs or Very Low Density Lipoptroteins aka very bad cholesterol.
Olivia - the liver, pancreas releases insulin to regulate blood sugar levels
ReplyDeleteLABL - After insulin is released (in response to incoming carbohydrates), it it delivers the glucose to the red blood cells. The receptors on the blood cells of an insulin resistant type 2 diabetic will not open to receive the glucose those cells need. This forces the insulin to take the glucose elsewhere. The body hates glucose (sugar) and must clear it out ASAP. Since the receptors on the red blood cells will not open to accept the needed glucose, insulin takes the glucose to the fat cells which will accept anything. Interestingly, the typical depository for these fat cells is located in the abdominal region of the body. That is why you see so many men who look like they are pregnant with triplets!
ReplyDeleteIf there is still excess sugar which there always is after a high carbohydrate meal or snacking, the glucose is taken to the liver to be stored as glycogen and repackaged ae triglycerides and VLDLs.
The liver stores some of the excess glucose as glycogen. However, the liver can only store so much glygogen. If there is more glucose in the liver than it can store as glycogen, the liver packages it as triglycerides. Any more excess becomes VLDLs or Very Low Density Lipoptroteins aka very bad cholesterol.