Signs And Symptoms Of Insulin Resistance

Insulin hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas is an important hormone that has many actions within the body. One such prime action of insulin is metabolism of carbohydrates (sugar and starch). Insulin resistance occurs when the cells of the body become resistant to the effects of insulin. As such, higher levels of insulin are needed in order for insulin to have its effects. The signs and symptoms of insulin resistance have to be closely followed to administer the perfect diabetes cure. For further details, read.

The different signs and symptoms of insulin resistance are as follows:

1) The most common feature of insulin resistance symptoms is fatigue. It can wear out people.

2) Mental fatigue is another sign. Poor memory, loss of creativity, poor grades in school often accompany insulin resistance as do various forms of "learning disabilities".

3) Hypoglycemia accompanied by physical and mental fatigue are other signs. Feeling agitated, jittery and moody is common in insulin resistance.

4) Many people with insulin resistance get sleepy immediately after eating a meal containing more than 20 % or 30 % carbohydrates.

Some people with insulin resistance eventually develop diabetes and others do not. You should maintain an appropriate weight and a physically active lifestyle to reduce your chances of becoming insulin resistant and developing diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the type of diabetes that occurs later in life. Insulin resistance precedes the development of type 2 diabetes, sometimes by years. In an individual who ultimately develops type 2 diabetes, it is believed that blood glucose and insulin levels are normal for many years; then at some point of time, insulin resistance develops.

Insulin resistant diabetes can be managed in two ways. First, the need for insulin has to be reduced, and second, the sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin has to be increased. You can also get diabetes information about diabetes health from American Diabetes Association.


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