Is burning fat about calorie deficits or low insulin levels?

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Is burning fat about calorie deficits or low insulin levels?

Is burning fat about calorie deficits or low insulin levels?

Burning fat is a combination of both calorie deficit, and insulin sensitivity.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

What could cause a high fasting insulin on a ketogenic diet?

High fasting insulin during ketogenic diet is because of elevated fasting glucose levels usually start to occur with those who have been following a strict keto diet for over a year. This is the body's way of assuring that glucose is present for organs that require it

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Does blood sugar reduce weight?

Yes

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

Whether it can cure diabetes is still a doubt. But weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?

Yes, in rare cases it can cause rapid weight loss. This is because your body is not able use glucose as energy. So it starts burning muscles and fat.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

Why did my A1C go up after losing weight?

You might be taking healthy meals but the quantity of food is too much thats why your diabetes in progressing.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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