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Increase Insulin Sensitivity |
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Insulin resistance is generally linked to hypertension,
dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases apart from diabetes.
Identifying and treating insulin-resistant patients with the above
diseases particularly diabetes mellitus has potentially great preventive
value. Insulin resistance should be suspected in patients with a history
of diabetes in first-degree relatives; patients with a personal history
of gestational diabetes, etc. For further details read Here
Are Some Medications For Diabetes.
One
diabetes treatment product for insulin resistance is that daily
replacement therapy with 50 mg of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) which
significantly decreases visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat and
increases insulin sensitivity in the elderly. There are many healthy
lifestyle choices that you can make to increase insulin sensitivity.
These healthy choices are important whether or not you have diabetes
symptoms and whether or not you are also taking diabetes medication for
your condition. Information about diabetes can be collected from The
Diabetes Association. Some of the steps to increase insulin sensitivity
are as follows:
1) Regular physical activity such as aerobics and
strength training increase your cells' sensitivity to insulin. You
should aim for 20-60 minutes of aerobic activity 3-5 days per week.
2)
Even as little as a 10 % reduction in weight can help improve your
cells' insulin sensitivity. To lose weight safely and effectively,
reduce your total calorie intake by about 500 calories each day.
3)
Carbohydrates (especially low fiber, refined white grains and sugary
foods/ beverages) stimulate the most insulin secretion after you eat
them. Your insulin levels are already high, so eating a diet that
further increases insulin is not desirable.
4) Replace excess
carbs, monounsaturated fats (nuts, peanut butter, olive/canola oil,
avocados) healthy for hearts. These fats don't affect your insulin
levels, and they are good for your heart.
5) Protein-rich foods
(tofu, fish, chicken, lean meat, low fat cottage cheese, and eggs) will
help promote satiety. So, you won't feel hungry all the time.
6)
Stress and inadequate sleep increase stress hormones (e.g. cortisol)
that increase insulin levels. Again, your goal is to lessen your already
high insulin levels. So, be sure to practice daily relaxation exercises
and get to bed at a reasonable hour.
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