One of the biggest threats to global health in the 21st century is insulin resistance.
It is a key factor in the development of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Does the presence of insulin resistance (IR) mean that a person will develop diabetes?
No, it doesn't mean it, but there is a chance he could have impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes if the problem isn't resolved.
RI is a metabolic disorder that is the basis of other disorders and diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, blood vessels, and reproductive function disorders, i.e. insulin resistance lies at the root of polycystic ovary syndrome, reports the Telegraph.
What are the glucose values in RI and when do they warn of diabetes?
Glucose values in RI can be normal (i.e. up to 6 mmol/L), can be in the range of 6-6.9 mmol/L, and all patients who have type 2 diabetes (i.e. glucose above 7 mmol/L) have insulin resistance.
In the early stages, insulin resistance does not show any obvious symptoms. As the disorder progresses, people complain of gaining weight easily and having difficulty losing it, of being constantly hungry and having an increased need for sweets, of feeling tired, sleepy, sluggish, forgetful, and in a bad mood. These are the most common symptoms.
What are the risks of insulin resistance?
If you have spent a good part of your life eating disorderly and eating a lot of sweets, carbonated and industrial juices, high-calorie foods, if you have regularly eaten at bakeries and pastry shops, if you have not been physically active and have been exposed to stress, then you have created a suitable ground for the development of IR.
How can we influence insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance can be affected by changing lifestyle habits and appropriate drug therapy. In this way, the need for insulin is reduced and the sensitivity of cells to insulin is increased.
Proper nutrition and physical activity will improve your overall condition, speed up your metabolism, and increase insulin sensitivity. If this does not work, depending on the severity of IR, drug therapy is also recommended.
Metformins are the first group of drugs used to treat diabetes. They have two mechanisms of action that help control it: they prevent the liver from releasing glucose into the blood and they increase the sensitivity of muscle and fat cells to insulin. In this way, metformin lowers the level of insulin in the blood. In some studies, metformin reduces the development of diabetes by 30 percent.
What symptoms indicate that blood sugar may be too high?
Diabetes is a silent killer, it remains undiagnosed for a long time, because slightly high blood glucose levels do not cause symptoms. Symptoms appear gradually in a milder form, and only in the advanced stages of the disease do noticeable symptoms appear: dry lips, increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, general weakness, blurred vision and weight loss. This is why we should look for diabetes, or have regular check-ups, because prevention can reduce the risk of contracting it by up to 58 percent.
What is recommended for preventing type 2 diabetes?
Diabetes is a serious disease that most often begins unnoticed and can be prevented with preventive measures. Early detection of diabetes ensures a long and quality life by following a few simple rules.
By adopting a healthy lifestyle and increasing physical activity, diabetes can be successfully controlled and the risk of complications can be significantly reduced. Preventing diabetes involves the same measures as preventing IR. Also read what to do when your blood sugar drops. /Telegraph/
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