Insulin Resistance is when cells in the muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t easily take up glucose from the patient’s blood, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Because of such circumstances, the pancreas produces more insulin, say experts, adding, “as long as the pancreas can make enough insulin to overcome the patient’s cell weak response to insulin, the blood glucose levels will stay in the healthy range.” It is called as Pre-Diabetes.
Who is prone to Insulin Resistance?
An overweight or obese person
If the person’s parents or sibling have diabetes
Physical inactivity
Health conditions like high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels
History of heart stroke and any heart disease
The generational risk factor cannot be changed but lifestyle-related like physical inactivity should be worked out.
Symptoms of Insulin resistance
Increased thirst
Frequent urination
Increased hunger
Blurred vision
Headaches
Vaginal and skin infections
Slow-healing cuts and sores
Many patients have no symptoms of Insulin resistance and still suffer from it. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases suggests that for early diagnosis, the fasting plasma glucose test or oral glucose tolerance test is recommended. Other tests might include research of your medical and family history and a physical exam.
To avoid insulin resistance, a proper diet with physical activity, and losing excess weight are some of the measures one should take. Experts say, “While lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and losing excess weight, can increase insulin sensitivity and decrease insulin resistance, not all causes are reversible.”
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