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Since simple carbs raises insulin and get delivered to the cells rapidly why is it called bad and that it shouldn't be consumed with large quantities?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Insulin resisitance: Assuming that you are otherwise healthy, carb loading can lead to Insulin resisitance in certain patients.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Since simple carbs raises insulin and get delivered to the cells rapidly why is it called bad and that it shouldn't be consumed with large quantities?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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