“Obesity is also thought to trigger changes to the body’s metabolism These changes cause fat tissue (adipose tissue) to release fat molecules into the blood, which can affect insulin responsive cells and lead to reduced insulin sensitivity,” explains Diabetes.co.uk.
Secondly, foods with a low carb content should slow down the rate at which blood sugar levels rise.
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Many of these foods rank lower down on the glycaemic index (GI) – a rating system for foods containing carbohydrates.
It shows how quickly each food affects your blood sugar (glucose) level when that food is eaten on its own.
Source: Daily Express
