Insulin Resistance

Refined carbohydrates like white rice, flour, and sugar, and sweet beverages, rapidly spike blood sugar, and to handle it, large amounts of insulin are secreted. When these surges and crashes repeat, cells become increasingly dull to the insulin signal so resistance grows, and the leftover blood sugar is stored as fat and goes to the belly. Switching to foods that raise blood sugar slowly, like whole grains, beans, and vegetables, along with enough protein, and eating vegetables and protein first can ease the blood sugar spikes.

Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective

In Korean medicine, we see the sugar and oils left over after digestion as piling up as surplus (dampness-phlegm) and weighing down metabolism. At Dongjedang, we focus on clearing the surplus that has already accumulated while re-establishing the rhythm of digestion and metabolism so that it doesn't pile up anew. When dietary control and herbal treatment work together, the swings in blood sugar decrease and belly fat and sensitivity improve together.