What Is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance occurs when your muscle, fat (lipo) and liver cells stop responding to the effects of insulin. When this happens the pancreas tries to make more and more insulin, however it can’t keep up with the demand for insulin and eventually glucose levels in the body start to rise. If insulin resistance is not diagnosed and halted it eventually turns into Type II Diabetes.
So, what causes Insulin Resistance?
Extra fat tissue reduces the effectiveness of the insulin hormone.
Can I reverse Insulin Resistance?
Yes!!! With diet and excercise. Every pound in body fat lost increase the effectiveness of insulin. You don’t have to go on some sort of crash diet, just try to lose about 5-10 pounds and then get re-tested for insulin resistance.
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Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas.
Generally being overweight causes insulin resistance and pcos (although pcos can also occur due to different reasons and so also in smaller women) You may insulin resistance it but its unlikely since you are a normal weight. You could always ask your doctor if a GTT (glucose tolerance test) is worth it.
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ask your doctor. or an endocrinologist.
Insulin is not administered into the skin. It is injected "sub dermal" (UNDER the skin) into the layer of fat below the skin.
It is then ABSORBED into the blood stream which is feeding the fat cells.
Insulin does not effect ONE organ. it effects your WHOLE BODY — every single living cell. Of course, this is easy, once the insulin is absorbed into the blood.
Fiber
The Indian Council of Medical Research suggests a daily intake of 25 to 35 grams of fiber. Fiber helps to naturally reduce glucose levels. In the Indian diet, high fiber foods include things like bran, whole grains, cereal, fresh fruit, dried fruit, raw vegetables, red beans, bean sprouts, mullet preparations, cluster beans, drumstick stems, lotus stems, curry leaves, pomegranate, green chilies, coriander, and cardomon seeds.Introduction to high fiber foods should be done slowly and progressively; increase the amount of fiber by five grams a day until you meet the 35 grams per day limit. Doing so will help you to avoid the feeling of a distended abdomen and problems with flatulence or bowel regularity.
Carbohydrates
The diabetic should consume 65 to 75 percent of daily calories in complex carbohydrates. This will ensure that blood sugar levels remain regulated. Complex carbohydrate consumption helps minimize blood cholesterol triglycerides and also improves digestive processes. Food sources for the diabetic include legumes, rice and whole wheat bread.
Proteins
25 percent of daily calories come from protein. Food sources include soy beans, cheese, chicken, egg whites, fish and leafy green vegetables. A diet that is excessive in protein can have harmful effects on the liver and kidneys, forcing them to work harder.
Channa
Channa dal is a legume that us a common part of the Indian diet; these legumes are revered for their anti-diabetic properties. Channa is fiber-rich and lower blood sugar levels naturally. It also reduces fasting blood sugar levels by thwarting the passage of sugars into the urine; this reduces one's insulin requirements.
Cholesterol
The Indian diet for type 2 diabetes also recommends lowering cholesterol intake. High levels of cholesterol contribute to cardiovascular disease; no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol should be eaten daily.Baking, steaming, roasting or grilling foods reduce cholesterol levels,rather than frying them. Consume low-fat or skim milk products instead of whole-milk varieties.