Studies show with acute hyperglycemia following a high sugar/carbohydrate meal there is an increase in plasma cytokines. Cytokines are inflammatory chemicals some of which include interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor, and interleukin-18. These inflammatory chemicals can fuel pain as well as degeneration of our joints and soft tissues. Inflammation is suggested as a major factor in aging. Reduce your consumption of sugars, grains, potatoes, and seed oils such as corn, peanut, cottonseed, soy and canola oils. These high Omega 6 containing oils are inflammatory and are the chemical backbone of many of the cytokines.