The mechanism to burn fat only activates once insulin levels in the blood are low, which requires low blood sugar.
If there is any degree of insulin resistance, carbohydrates cannot be burned and therefore insulin levels remain higher, and for a longer period of time.
In fact, high insulin also signals the conversion of carbohydrates into fatty acids to be stored in adipose tissue.
The body is then placed in the horrible position of being loaded with carbohydrates and storing higher and higher amounts of fats, yet the patient is starving.
The virus is basically pushing borderline Type 2 diabetes into full blown cases.
The plain and obvious answer is to place all patients on a no carb/low protein diet (protein can be converted into glucose) until the virus resolves. But doctors have no ability to think about measures other than drugs, so we’re off to the races.
Google “Dr. Jason Fung” for all kinds of interesting facts about obesity, diabetes and carbs.
After experimenting on myself with diet, supplements, and exercise, and losing 30 lbs. of fat in 11 weeks, I’m writing a book about how to exploit these and other mechanisms to boost metabolism, lose weight, stay mentally sharp, and live a longer, healthier life. From the research I’ve done, the biggest factor by far is cutting out sugars, simple starches, and processed foods.
The liver converts both protein and fat into glucose.
THIS. A thousand times this.
(not sure about the no protein aspect)