How to Treat Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a form of diabetes in which fat, muscle and liver cells are unable to respond properly to normal levels of insulin. Insulin resistance can lead to conditions which cause metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes. While this condition requires drastic lifestyle changes, it is treatable.

Instructions

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  Recognize the symptoms of insulin resistance. These can include: storing excessive fat in the belly rather than the hips, high blood pressure, high blood triglyceride levels and low levels of the good HDL cholesterol.

• 2

  Consult a doctor to get a proper diagnosis. She might ask you to take a blood test known as an HBA1C. If the test results show it is high, then you have diabetes.

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  Avoid food that causes a high rise in blood sugar. Foods that commonly cause blood sugar to rise include bread, spaghetti, macaroni, bagels, rolls, crackers, white rice, cookies, donuts and pretzels. Other products to avoid include those with refined corn and added sugars.

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  Eat foods that don't cause blood sugar to rise. These include: vegetables, un-ground whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Fruit and root vegetables are alright to eat, but should only be consumed when served with other foods.

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  Take Glucophage before meals, unless you are told not to by a doctor. This drug prevents blood sugar from rising overly high.

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  Notify your doctor of any irregularities. If Glucophage isn't working, a doctor may prescribe Avandia or Actos.

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  See your doctor regularly.