Simple Ways To Reverse Insulin Resistance

By Audrey McGuire


Glucose can sometimes build up in people's blood because something has gone wrong with the process whereby it is absorbed into the rest of the body. The body, then has to make more and more of the hormone responsible for controlling this, but in the end, may be unable to do so. The person then becomes pre-diabetic before finally succumbing to Type 2 diabetes, which can have a big impact on their life. Knowing how to reverse insulin resistance is therefore vital.

Anybody who is worried about this condition should see their doctor for professional advice. Some people are more likely to suffer from this problem than others, as there are a variety of contributory factors, some of which, such as ethnicity and old age, it is not possible to prevent. Certain hormones, medication, sleep problems can also lead to this condition, as can steroid use, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise. However, there are ways to correct the problem.

Exercise is one of the main things somebody faced with this condition can do. Obviously, it's important to consult a doctor before embarking on a new exercise regime. When muscles are used they burn glucose, and the more muscle a person has, the better able their body is to use up the sugar in their blood. A mixture of aerobic activities such as power walking or running and muscle-building exercise, such as weight lifting would be ideal for people worried about preventing these diseases. Making simple changes to lifestyle, such as getting off the bus a few stops early, so having a walk after work, can help while building up fitness.

Being very overweight, and especially carrying fat around the middle, is very unhealthy. Lots of belly fat can cause problems besides this condition because it produces hormones. Dieting can therefore help enormously, and the very overweight would benefit from seeing their doctor who may recommend a weight-loss clinic or dietitian.

Everybody knows that smoking is implicated in many illnesses so it is no surprise it is linked to this one too. So this condition is another reason to stop. Again, many doctors are happy to offer advise and suggest products such as nicotine patches which can make the cravings easier to deal with.

It is debatable whether vitamin D levels are linked to this condition, but a deficiency is a possible cause. People with dark skin who live in areas where there is little sun would be wise to consult their doctor about taking vitamin tablets. A general multi-vitamin is useful for most people.

In addition to losing weight, people faced with this problem should take a look at what they eat. High carbohydrate foods, like cakes and biscuits, cause the blood sugar to surge and more hormones need to be released to try and control it. Low carbohydrate diets are therefore the answer and there are many books and recipes available. A low fat diet is also important for health and weight loss.

As diabetes is a serious illness, it is vital to try to reverse insulin resistance. Fortunately, this is possible by making attempts to change to a healthier life-style. This will also have various other benefits to the person.




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