carbohydrates, and fats are activated by increasing magnesium levels. Energy is formed in the body when insulin is enabled to escort glucose into the cells as needed. If there is not enough magnesium in the body, both glucose and insulin levels become elevated. When insulin does not function properly, excessive glucose is stored in the body as fat—mostly around your middle section. Chronic magnesium deficiency can lead to anxiety, obesity, diabetes, and hypoglycemia (post diabetic period).