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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.
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What is the risk associated with Metabolic Syndrome?
Obesity and being overweight are two main reasons of metbolic syndrome.
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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.
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How to measure blood sugar after meals?
Use a blood sugar meter.
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What are the best ways to reverse insulin resistance?
You are recommended to consume foods that have low glycemic index
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What is insulin resistance? How do you overcome it?
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.
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How to reverse metabolic syndrome?
Losing weight, eating healthy and exercising daily will reverse metabolic syndrome.
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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.
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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.
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Can intermittent fasting cure diabetes?
Yes, fasting for 16 hours have been beneficial to keep diabetes in control.
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Is hyperinsulinemia the same as insulin resistance?
They are connected but not the same.
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What is the cause of insulin resistance in children?
Genetics
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Does running help insulin resistance?
Yes
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Is diabetes an insulin resistance disorder?
Yes
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Does intermittent fasting help prevent diabetes?
Yes, fasting for 16 hours have been beneficial to keep diabetes in control.
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Why is being overweight a factor of insulin resistance?
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.
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Has anyone cured insulin resistance within themselves?
Yes, by eating foods with low glycemic index and exercising daily.
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How can one avoid insulin resistance?
Losing weight, eating healthy and exercising daily will reverse metabolic syndrome.
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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.
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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.
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Can you be insulin resistant if you're not overweight?
Yes
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What are your tips to lower your fasting blood sugar?
Eating foods which are low in glycemic index and exercising daily are few tips that will keep blood sugar in check.
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