In the Tayyibat System, Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the body does not stop producing sugar even during complete fasting, because glucose is an essential substance for life, not just secondary fuel that can be done without. If you are new here, you may benefit from learning What is the Tayyibat System? or reviewing the article Allowed and Forbidden Foods in the Tayyibat System as well as reading the Biography of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi and finally you can Download the Tayyibat System PDF.
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Why does the body not stop producing sugar even during fasting?
If sugar is as harmful as commonly claimed, why does the body produce it by itself even in the absence of food? Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that this question alone is enough to reconsider many of the absolute judgments about glucose. The brain alone consumes about 120 grams of glucose daily, and red blood cells depend on it exclusively. The stored supply in the liver in the form of glycogen does not last more than half a day, so the body is forced to produce glucose from other sources.
How does the liver produce glucose from non-carbohydrate materials?
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the body has a precise mechanism called gluconeogenesis, a process in which the liver converts different materials into sugar. The main sources for this process are three. First, amino acids that come from the breakdown of proteins, especially from muscles and tissues when needed. Second, glycerol produced from the breakdown of triglycerides stored in fat cells. Third, lactate produced from muscle activity and the work of red blood cells. All these materials reach the liver through the blood and enter chemical pathways that convert them into new glucose. This process requires energy, and this energy comes from burning fatty acids inside the mitochondria. Therefore, the fat-burning pathway and the glucose-production pathway work together during fasting, not as alternatives to each other.
Why does the Tayyibat System attack the idea that “cutting sugar” means directly burning fat?
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, believes that the idea of “cutting sugar” as a magical entry point to burn fat is an oversimplification that does not align with the body’s physiology. Even if a person completely stops eating sugar and carbohydrates, the body will still produce glucose internally because cells need it. The glucose produced by the liver is not lower in calories and does not differ chemically from glucose coming from food. The real difference is not in the presence or absence of glucose, but in the speed of its entry into the blood and the quality of its source. Glucose coming from white flour enters quickly and causes spikes in sugar and insulin, while internally produced glucose enters slowly and gradually. Cutting sugar from food does not mean cutting sugar from the blood; it means transferring manufacturing responsibility from the intestines to the liver.
How does the Tayyibat System explain high blood sugar during fasting?
Some people may notice a rise in blood sugar during fasting, which may cause them worry or the belief that something is wrong. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that this rise may be normal in certain contexts. During fasting, the body releases stress hormones such as cortisol, glucagon, and growth hormone, all of which stimulate the liver to produce glucose. In a healthy person, the pancreas responds by secreting enough insulin to regulate this rise. In cases of insulin resistance or weak pancreatic function, glucose remains elevated for a longer period. The most important question in the Tayyibat System is not “how high did the number reach?” but “why did the body raise sugar?” In many cases, this rise is a natural response to the brain and tissues’ needs, especially if there is hidden inflammation or chronic pressure on the adrenal glands.
What is the difference between sugar coming from food and internally produced sugar?
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, distinguishes between two sources of glucose. The first comes from food, especially white flour and refined sugars, and enters the blood in large and rapid quantities, exhausting the pancreas and sharply raising insulin. The second comes from the liver’s internal production and enters the blood slowly and gradually, without causing sugar spikes. With this understanding, not all glucose is harmful, and not all high sugar is a disease. The problem is not in the presence of glucose, but in the speed of its entry, its quantity, and the quality of its source. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, adds that internally produced sugar does not pass through the intestines, so it does not carry undigested food residue and does not cause bloating or gas. This explains why some people may feel improvement in digestion and energy when they rely more on internal glucose production through fasting, rather than repeated loading with refined sugars and processed carbohydrates.
Why does the response to fasting vary from person to person?
Not everyone who fasts gets the same result. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the body’s response to fasting depends on the condition of the liver, the quality of previous inputs, and the degree of chronic inflammation. A person who relied on white flour and fried foods for years will enter a state of fatigue and low energy when starting fasting, while another person who was closer to the natural fitrah will tolerate fasting much more easily. In the Tayyibat System, fasting is a tool used according to the understanding of the individual’s body condition. There is no single plan that fits everyone. Someone with fatty liver or insulin resistance may need to enter fasting gradually, while someone in a stable condition may fast for longer periods without problems. The true goal is sugar stability and reducing the burden on the pancreas and liver, not reaching specific numbers regardless of context.
Conclusion
Fasting and glucose are connected in a continuous defensive relationship inside the body. The liver does not stop producing sugar during fasting; rather, it converts amino acids, glycerol, and lactate into new glucose to protect the brain and tissues. In the Tayyibat System, this production is not a failure of the system but evidence of the body’s intelligence and ability to survive. The idea that “cutting sugar” means directly burning fat is an oversimplification that ignores the liver’s ability to produce glucose from various sources. What matters is not just lowering the number, but understanding why it rose in the first place, working to improve cells’ sensitivity to insulin and reduce chronic inflammation, not just chasing numbers.
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- What is the Tayyibat System?
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- Biography of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi
- Download the Tayyibat System PDF
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If sugar is as harmful as commonly claimed, why does the body produce it by itself even in the absence of food? Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the brain alone consumes about 120 grams of glucose daily, and red blood cells depend on it exclusively. The stored supply in the liver in the form of glycogen does not last more than half a day, so the body is forced to produce glucose from other sources such as amino acids, glycerol, and lactate.
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the body has a precise mechanism called gluconeogenesis. The main sources for this process are three: amino acids from the breakdown of proteins especially from muscles, glycerol from the breakdown of stored triglycerides, and lactate from muscle activity and red blood cells. All these materials reach the liver through the blood and enter chemical pathways that convert them into new glucose.
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, believes that the idea of “cutting sugar” as a magical entry point to burn fat is an oversimplification that does not align with the body’s physiology. Even if a person completely stops eating sugar and carbohydrates, the body will still produce glucose internally because cells need it. The real difference is not in the presence or absence of glucose, but in the speed of its entry into the blood and the quality of its source. Glucose from white flour enters quickly and causes spikes, while internally produced glucose enters slowly and gradually.
High blood sugar during fasting may be normal in certain contexts. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that during fasting, the body releases stress hormones such as cortisol, glucagon, and growth hormone, all of which stimulate the liver to produce glucose. In a healthy person, the pancreas responds by secreting enough insulin to regulate this rise. The most important question is not “how high did the number reach?” but “why did the body raise sugar?”
Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, distinguishes between two sources of glucose. The first comes from food, especially white flour and refined sugars, and enters the blood in large and rapid quantities, exhausting the pancreas and sharply raising insulin. The second comes from the liver’s internal production and enters the blood slowly and gradually, without causing sugar spikes. Internally produced sugar does not pass through the intestines, so it does not cause bloating or gas.
The body’s response to fasting depends on the condition of the liver, the quality of previous inputs, and the degree of chronic inflammation. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that a person who relied on white flour and fried foods for years will enter a state of fatigue and low energy when starting fasting, while another person who was closer to the natural fitrah will tolerate fasting much more easily. In the Tayyibat System, fasting is a tool used according to the understanding of the individual’s body condition.
Not every rise in blood sugar is a disease. Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, may Allah have mercy on him, explains that the problem is not in the presence of glucose, but in the speed of its entry, its quantity, and the quality of its source. In many cases, high blood sugar is not the root cause, but rather the result of a deeper imbalance in the hormonal system or in the cells’ response to insulin. Treating the number alone is like turning off a warning light in a car without fixing the engine.
In the Tayyibat System, fasting is not seen merely as a tool to lower blood sugar, but as a way to redefine the body’s relationship with energy. The true goal is blood sugar stability and reducing the burden on the pancreas and liver, not reaching specific numbers regardless of context. When blood sugar stabilizes or rises slightly during fasting, this means the liver is working to produce glucose to defend the brain cells, which is a natural response, not a problem.
