Insulin Resistance (IR) is defined as “the inability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues.” When the muscle will not receive insulin, the pancreas compensates by making more insulin. Insulin is a hormone and its main job is to help in […]
Tag Archives: Insulin Resistance
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“You don’t look like you have PCOS,” the doctor said during a routine visit. I was a new patient and was bringing him up to speed on my history Thank you.” I took credit for what he said, however, what he understood was that I was not very similar to patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome […]
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There are many people walking around with insulin resistance and not even know it. An astounding amount of people have this condition which has been referred to as pre diabetes. If left untreated, it not only can, but will, become type II diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes but there are things that can […]
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This is about Glucophage and its side effects, in response to Heather Michelle’s article Glucophage: Treatment for Insulin Resistance. This is my first hand experience taking Glucophage, the side effects I experienced and how it made me feel. I have insulin resistance; it goes along with my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I had done all […]
So how long does it take to resist insulin resistance with diet and exercise? Although I am a certified personal trainer, I did not know the answer and so I consulted with Craig Stump, MD, Professor of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences; Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, University of Arizona, VA Health Care System […]
Metabolic disturbances lead to complex health complications in humans. For some people, complications may be associated with insulin resistance, resulting in secondary life-long risks and the need for close medication management. For people with insulin resistance complications, there are some symptoms that can be present in response to a health complication. A complication that is […]
Not long ago I wrote an article about insulin resistance and how it can make you lose weight. I also mentioned the book in that article, The Insulin-Resistance Diet: How to Turn Off Your Body’s Fat Making Machine, and how the authors explain how to lose weight using the “link and balance” method of eating. […]
If your fasting glucose is about 106, do not panic, as this does not automatically mean you have insulin resistance or prediabetes. A few years ago I visited a general practitioner to find out why I was suddenly having a lot of diarrhea. I decided to add in a routine physical, which included the standard […]
Most women that have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, also have insulin resistance. Some women are unaware that they are having insulin problems but having certain symptoms and certain blood test results can answer that question. Several newer studies have concluded that cinnamon can lower blood glucose levels. It can even possibly […]