and can even lead to amputation of affected part if infection is prolonged. Correlations with blood sugar dysregulation and acne have also been made, making blood sugar maintenance a therapeutic intervention in acne treatment.
Insulin and Kidney Health
When blood sugar is elevated for an extended period of time due to insulin resis- tance or lack of insulin, irreversible damage can be done to the delicate blood vessels within the kidney. When the kidneys receive an inadequate supply of blood they begin to shut down, thereby, decreasing their ability to filter wastes from the blood. Without kid- ney filtration the body will become toxic and will inevitably require dialysis, a process that simulates kidney filtration to remove wastes, excess salt and water.
Insulin and Liver Health The liver acts as a large filter for the
blood where chemicals and toxins are metabolized and excreted. In addition to aiding in the digestion of fat soluble vita- mins like A,D,E and K, the liver synthesizes bile, needed for the digestion of fats. In the liver, insulin supports function by dampen- ing inflammatory processes and preserving cellular integrity. Insulin also promotes liver storage of glucose in the form of glycogen for use later as a reserve energy source. There is much more than meets the eye
when it comes to the many roles insu- lin plays in the body. What is clear is the
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