Starch and refined sugars enter the bloodstream quickly, causing a sugar spike. Body produces insulin to drive that sugar from bloodsteam into cells. Over time, cells lose sensitivity to insulin leading to HIGH BLOOD SUGAR and HEART DISEASE.
RISKS FOR HIGH BLOOD SUGAR
* Waist measuring 35 or more inches for women or 40 plus for men
*Blood pressure of 130/85 or higher
* Fasting (before meals) blood sugar more than 100mg/dl
* Blood triglyceride of 150mg/dl or greater
* HDL level <50mg/dl for women or <40 for men
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