What Is Insulin-Resistant Diabetes?

Insulin-resistant diabetes is a type of diabetes referred to as Type 2 diabetes. When individuals have insulin-resistant diabetes, their pancreas produces adequate amounts of insulin hormone to control the amount of glucose in the blood stream; however, the body has built up a resistance to the insulin. Thus the insulin is ineffective and blood sugar levels spike.
  1. Diagnosis

    • Doctors use both fasting and random blood tests to check blood sugar levels at a given moment. Also, they may use the A1C test to determine what a patient's average blood sugar levels have been over the course of the last three months.

    Causes

    • Insulin-resistant diabetes may be triggered by excess fat in the abdominal area and by inactivity. Also, susceptibility to the condition may be inherited.

    Symptoms

    • Individuals with insulin-resistant diabetes may experience unusual thirst, increased appetite, tiredness, increased urinary frequency and blurry vision. Also, those with insulin-resistant diabetes may have difficulty healing and may have infections more often than usual.

    Related Conditions

    • Insulin-resistant diabetes may contribute to other conditions, such as heart disease, damaged nerves in the leg and feet, damages kidneys, vision problems and osteoporosis.

    Treatment

    • Initially, insulin-resistant diabetes may be treated with a nutritious diet and regular exercise. If those things do not work, then medications that promote insulin secretion or hinder the release of glucose may be prescribed. Also, insulin injections may be required.

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