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Originally Posted by KILL KILL
Excessive amounts of carbohydrates can lead to insulin resistance correct? Isn't that a precursor for diabetes?
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No. Carbohydrate rich diets actually promote insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion. Chronic high fat diets reduce insulin sensitivity (this is a byproduct of fatty acid metabolism) and reduce insulin secretion.
Overfeeding of any macronutrient, resulting in the accumulation of adipose tissue, will generally promote insulin resistance if sustained chronically.