Most women that have been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, also have insulin resistance. Some women are unaware that they are having insulin problems but having certain symptoms and certain blood test results can answer that question. Several newer studies have concluded that cinnamon can lower blood glucose levels. It can even possibly ...
So how long does it usually take to reverse insulin resistance with diet and exercise? Though I’m a certified personal trainer, I didn’t know the answer and thus consulted with Craig Stump, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Nutritional Sciences; Chief, Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension, University of Arizona, Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System. ...
“You don’t look like you have PCOS,” said a doctor during a routine visit. I was a new patient and was bringing him up to speed on my medical history Thank you.” I took what he said as a compliment, after all, what he meant without actually saying it was I didn’t resemble most patients ...
Metabolic disorders lead to complex health complications in men. For some men, the complications may be associated with insulin resistance, resulting in life long secondary risks and the need for close medication management. For men with insulin resistance complications there are some indicators that erectile dysfunction may develop in response to the health complication. As ...
Glucophage and it’s generic, metformin is a drug that is used to treat diabetics. This medication can also be used for people who are simply insulin resistant and not experiencing symptoms of diabetes. While those who are insulin resistant are much more prone to developing diabetes, it is not a guarantee. Insulin Resistance (IR) is ...
There are many people walking around with insulin resistance and not even know it. An astounding amount of people have this condition which has been referred to as pre diabetes. If left untreated, it not only can, but will, become type II diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes but there are things that can ...
If your fasting glucose is about 106, do not panic, as this does not automatically mean you have insulin resistance or prediabetes. A few years ago I visited a general practitioner to find out why I was suddenly having a lot of diarrhea. I decided to add in a routine physical, which included the standard ...
Insulin Resistance (IR) is defined as “the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in transporting glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream into muscle and other tissues.” (www.medterms.com) When the muscle won’t accept the insulin, the pancreas overcompensates by producing more insulin. Insulin is a hormone and its main job is to ...
This is about Glucophage and its side effects, in response to Heather Michelle’s article Glucophage: Treatment for Insulin Resistance. This is my first hand experience taking Glucophage, the side effects I experienced and how it made me feel. I have insulin resistance; it goes along with my PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). I had done all ...
Not long ago I wrote an article on insulin resistance and how it can keep you from losing weight. I also mentioned a book in that article, The Insulin-Resistance Diet: How to Turn Off Your Body’s Fat-Making Machine, and how the authors explain how to lose weight using the “link and balance” eating method. The ...
