How Does Overeating Lead To Diabetes?

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6 Nov 2024

Obesity increases the risk of developing diabetes, with obese individuals being ten times more likely


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A study in mice found that overeating triggers neurotransmitters to release fatty acids from the liver


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High-fat diets cause the rapid breakdown of fatty tissue, linked to metabolic diseases like diabetes


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Researchers once believed faulty insulin activity was the main cause of obesity-driven diabetes


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New findings show neurotransmitters in the liver press the accelerator, worsening fatty acid release


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Insulin resistance occurs when the body can't reduce glucose levels in the bloodstream effectively


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The sympathetic nervous system delivers neurotransmitters like norepinephrine, influencing tissue metabolism and insulin resistance


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Mice with a modified gene didn't show increased fatty acid breakdown or insulin resistance


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Future studies aim to understand how high-fat diets trigger neurotransmitter surges and their impact


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