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Why is insulin resistance regarded as a metabolic disorder?
Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. The body makes insulin to move glucose (sugar) into cells for use as energy. This why it is also known as a metabolic disorder.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is the risk associated with Metabolic Syndrome?
Obesity and being overweight are two main reasons of metbolic syndrome.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to prevent type 2 diabetes when I have type 1 diabetes?
Be active, avoid refined carbohydrates and sugar. Additionally take your medicines on time.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to measure blood sugar after meals?
Use a blood sugar meter.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are the best ways to reverse insulin resistance?
You are recommended to consume foods that have low glycemic indexLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How to reverse metabolic syndrome?
Losing weight, eating healthy and exercising daily will reverse metabolic syndrome.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Why does insulin resistance persist?
Obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women is linked to insulin resistance.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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I have blood sugar level of 160.what does this means?
This means you have diabetes and you need to take measures to keep blood sugar levels under control.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can intermittent fasting cure diabetes?
Yes, fasting for 16 hours have been beneficial to keep diabetes in control.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is hyperinsulinemia the same as insulin resistance?
They are connected but not the same.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is the cause of insulin resistance in children?
GeneticsLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Does running help insulin resistance?
YesLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Is diabetes an insulin resistance disorder?
YesLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Does intermittent fasting help prevent diabetes?
Yes, fasting for 16 hours have been beneficial to keep diabetes in control.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Has anyone cured insulin resistance within themselves?
Yes, by eating foods with low glycemic index and exercising daily.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How can one avoid insulin resistance?
Losing weight, eating healthy and exercising daily will reverse metabolic syndrome.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Do people with diabetes type 2 have normal insulin levels?
No, they have faulty insulin secretion which leads to type 2 diabetes.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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How effective is insulin resistance treatment?
It is very effective. One needs to keep a check on weight gain and avoid foods with high glycemic index.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can you be insulin resistant if you're not overweight?
YesLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Insulin Fasting Test
Fasting Insulin, Insulin Serum, Insulin F
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- 10- 12 Hr fasting is required