In the research article by Scientists published in a diabetes journal it is disclosed that BPA is a substance used for manufacturing plastic bottles increases the risk for diabetes 2. As per the article, it minimizes the sensitivity to the hormone that regulates the sugar metabolism of the body.
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The findings of the study are going to be presented in the scientific sessions of the American Diabetes Association which is a call for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The agency emphasizes the need to put safe limits upon exposure to food containers and BPA bottles. Many studies are there that have analyzed the harmful influence of Bisphenol A and epoxy resins upon human hormones that are mainly used to make plastic bottles.
However. no such studies were conducted on the influence of BPA chemicals on human health and its relationship with Diabetes 2.
Results obtained from the study sample collected by Scientists
The scientists at California University gave doses of BPA daily to 40 participants to investigate its impact on the human body.
The experiment found that participants exposed to BPA were less responsive to insulin and did not experience any change.
50 micrograms of BPA dose for each kilogram of the body weight is considered to be safe.
The results from the study suggest that there is a need to reconsider the dose of BPA and start considering alternatives such as BPA-free cans, glass bottles, or stainless steel.
Plastic bottles are a concern for the environment but the research scientists assessed that its chemical components have a negative influence on the human body.
How insulin resistance impacts human body?
Insulin resistance is a situation in which fat, muscles, and liver do not respond well and the hormone made by the pancreas is helpful in the management of blood sugar levels. The human body is made in a way to break down the food and transfer the glucose into the bloodstream.
Glucose is the prime source of energy within the body. But when you have insulin resistance the process of breaking down glucose doesn’t work well. Insulin resistance happens when the cells in your muscles, fat, and liver do not react effectively to insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.
This condition can be temporary, but if untreated, it may lead to diabetes. Normally, after eating, glucose from food enters the bloodstream, and insulin helps move it into cells for energy or storage, signaling the pancreas to stop producing insulin.
As per the study, the resistance of insulin and its symptoms goes unnoticed until its symptoms get severe. Several changes are visible in the body such as fatigue, high blood pressure, and unexplained weight changes.
How to diagnose insulin resistance?
- Physical examination by checking your weight
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- fasting plasma
- hemoglobin A1c test
- Lipid Panel
Some tips for reversing insulin resistance
- There is no cure for insulin resistance however doctor helps in curing your insulin by giving medications to treat bad cholesterol and high BP and also medicines such as metformin to keep your sugar level in check.
- However, necessary steps such as exercise, eating less processed food, managing stress, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight are some of the ways to reverse insulin resistance.
How to avoid BPA from your daily life and adopt a healthy lifestyle to stay safe from developing insulin resistance ?
- Do not use containers that are labeled as BPA and if in container is not labeled as BPA remember that all plastics are not marked with the recycle code 3 or 7 and might contain BPA,
- For example, recycle code 1 indicates that the recycling rate is low. You can understand more about recycling code in this useful article.
- Avoid exposing plastic containers in front of the microwave and heat
- Use stainless glass for hot liquids and foods instead of plastic plates or spoons.
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