Following quote also tells ;Insulin induces the redistribution of
GLUT4

"GLUT4 is the insulin-regulated glucose transporter found in adipose
tissues and striated muscle (skeletal and cardiac) that is responsible
for insulin-regulated glucose disposal.
[edit] Reaction to insulin
In the absence of insulin, GLUT4 is sequestered in the interior of
muscle and fat cells, within the lipid bilayer of vesicles.

Insulin induces the redistribution of GLUT4 from intracellular storage
sites to the plasma membrane." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GLUT4

Direct and indirect affects can be as under;

"Effect of insulin on glucose uptake and metabolism. Insulin binds to
its receptor (1) which in turn starts many protein activation cascades
(2). These include: translocation of Glut-4 transporter to the plasma
membrane and influx of glucose (3), glycogen synthesis (4), glycolysis
(5) and fatty acid synthesis (6).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_receptor "

Righty-o.

There are at least three varieties of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2),
which is usually characterized by defective insulin secretion plus
resistance to the action of insulin.  One variety is "maturity-onset
diabetes of the young" (MODY).  (And there are six subtypes of MODY.)

Though I've got a book on diabetes and half a dozen with extended
discussions of it, it never particularly interested me, but I do know
it's both *complicated* and incompletely understood -- and I have no
idea why you're concerned about it, or how I can help.

However, common sense tells me (a) that force-feeding anybody (including
geese) is unhealthy and cruel, and (b) that you cannot draw upon fat
reserves in your body when they're "locked down" by insulin, which is an
unhealthy condition to be in, except briefly and immediately after a meal.

If you only put fat into your tissues and never take it out (all
anabolism and no catabolism: remember, "metabolism" means both!), and
you force your glucose transporters to react to insulin all the time,
and beyond their capacity, you're asking for trouble, such as fewer and
less responsive glucose transporters, which causes insulin resistance,
which means trouble.

But every book on childrearing contains advice on feeding infants, and
if your daughter really cared about her child, she'd pick one up and
read it.  And if she doesn't, why don't you?

I'm reminded of the difference between returning opossums and raccoons
to the wild.  Opossums are very stupid and live by instinct.  As soon as
they're weaned, you can just let them go.  But raccoons are very
intelligent and require a lot of education from their parents.  If
they're brought up in captivity, they can never be released; there's
just too much they don't know, and nobody to teach them.

Well, humans need the most education of all.  It's the way we've
evolved, learning from each other.  Our instincts are gone, but our
minds are active, curious, and absorbent; and we've gotten used to it,
so we're stuck with it.  We must either learn or be ignorant -- and if
we choose to be ignorant, we will surely suffer.

Here's a good, brief page of advice for Kumar, assuming the baby's on
solid food.

http://www.aap.org/publiced/BR_NutritionABC.htm

It's from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  I hope the text is legible:

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American Academy of Pediatrics

Nutrition

How do I know if my child is eating enough?

Children eat when they are hungry and usually stop when they are full.
Some parents worry because young children appear to eat very small
amounts of food, especially when compared to adult portions. A child who
is growing well is getting enough to eat.

To check your child's eating pattern, pay attention to his or her food
choices.

    *
      Make sure no one food group is completely left out. If this
happens for a few days, don't worry. But prolonged neglect of a food
group could keep your child from getting enough nutrients.
    *
      Encourage your child to be adventurous and eat a variety of foods
within the food groups, too. Even within a food group, different foods
provide different nutrients.

Child-size servings

For youngsters, adult-size servings can be overwhelming. Offering
child-size servings encourages food acceptance.

Here's an easy guide to child-size servings:

    *
      Serve one-fourth to one-third of the adult portion size, or one
measuring tablespoon for each year of the young child's age.
    *
      Give less than you think the child will eat. Let the child ask
for more if he or she is still hungry.

Snacks count

Snacks make up an important part of childhood nutrition. Children must
eat frequently. With their small stomachs, they cannot eat enough at
meals alone for their high energy needs. Three meals and two or three
healthful snacks a day help youngsters meet their daily nutrition needs.

To make the most of snacks, parents and caregivers should control the
type of snack and time it is served.

    *
      Type. Offer a variety of food-group snacks. Choose mostly snack
foods that supply enough nutrients to justify their energy, or calories.
    *
      Timing. Plan snacks. Schedule snacks around normal daily events,
and space them at least two hours before meals. Children should learn to
get and feel hungry, instead of feeling full all the time.

Foods to choose

    *
      From the Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta Group: a whole-grain
bread, crackers, cereal, grits, pasta, rice, bagel, tortilla, cornbread,
pita bread, muffin, English muffin, matzo crackers, rice cake, pancakes,
breadsticks, pretzels
    *
      From the Vegetable Group: asparagus, beets, bok choy, broccoli,
carrot, cauliflower, collard greens, corn, cucumber, green and red
peppers, green beans, jicama, kale, okra, peas, potato, pumpkin, snow
peas, squash, spinach, sweet potato, tomato, vegetable juices, zucchini
    *
      From the Fruit Group: apple, applesauce, apricot, banana,
berries, cantaloupe, fruit cocktail, figs, fruit juices, grapefruit,
kiwifruit, mango, nectarine, orange, papaya, peach, pear, plum,
pineapple, raisins, prunes, starfruit, strawberries, tangerine, watermelon
    *
      From the Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group: skim, 1%, 2% and whole*
milk, yogurt, cheese, string cheese, cottage cheese, pudding, custard,
frozen yogurt, ice milk, calcium-fortified soybean milk
    *
      From the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts** Group:
lean cuts of beef, veal, pork, ham and lamb; skinless chicken and
turkey; fish; shellfish; cooked beans (kidney beans, black-eyed peas,
pinto beans, lentils, black beans); refried beans (made without lard);
peanut butter; eggs; reduced-fat deli meats; tofu; nuts**; peanuts**

*Children under two years of age should only drink whole milk.

**Nuts, peanuts and seeds are not recommended for children under four
years of age because they are a choking hazard. Small pieces of hard,
uncooked fruits and vegetables also pose a choking hazard to children
under age four.

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