How dangerous is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes or even diabetes. Hence, if you have insulin resistance then you are recommended to take measures early to prevent diabetes.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
The symptoms of insulin resistance are frequent hunger, frequent urination and frequent thirst. One can get themselves tested if they are experiencing these symptoms.
Research hints that aspartame may act as a chemical stressor by increasing cortisol levels, and may induce systemic oxidative stress by producing excess free radicals, and it may also alter gut microbial activity and interfere with the N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor, resulting in insulin deficiency or resistance.
It may take several weeks to months to reverse insulin resistance.
Yes, a few studies hint that insulin resistance in the brain can lead to dementia.
Homa IR, Insulin Resistance Index
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