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Dr Victor Zammit of the Hannah Research Institute in Ayr, Scotland, has discovered that Syndrome X may be linked to high-calorie sugary snacks and drinks. If eaten often enough, these high-sugar foods can lead to constantly raised insulin levels without giving the body a break in between. Eventually, this overwork may hinder the ability of the pancreas to produce sufficient insulin, leading to problems such as Type 2 diabetes.

In his book Fat Land, Greg Critser uses the ‘doorbell analogy’ to describe this breakdown – ‘… it would be as if one constantly rang one’s neighbour’s doorbell and then ran away; eventually the neighbour would stop coming to the door’. In other words, after overproducing insulin to cope with constantly high sugar levels, eventually the pancreas will stop bothering. A diet high in hidden sugar and refined carbohydrates can also lead to Syndrome X and further complications. Excess fat can make insulin resistance worse and cause insulin levels to rise.