Easy Steps To Reverse Insulin Resistance

By Audrey McGuire


It is important to reverse insulin resistance because otherwise this condition will cause prediabetes, then type 2 diabetes, a serious life-long condition. Everyone's body produces this hormone, which works to make glucose in the blood enter the muscle, fat and liver cells. However, if these cells do not respond correctly to the hormone released, the pancreas have to make more and more. Eventually, they are no longer able to make enough, leading to too much glucose in the blood.

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.

One change people can make, to improve the problem, is taking more exercise. It is only sensible to seek the approval of a doctor before beginning any keep-fit plan. Some people will be fit enough already to take up hobbies such as weight-lifting which will help build muscle. This is important because glucose moves from the blood into the muscle and the more muscle there is, and the more muscles are exercised, the more efficient this process is. Aerobic exercise, which uses the heart and lungs, also is of great benefit. People unused to strenuous activities can start with simple steps, such as aiming for taking a walk five times a week, which will help increase their fitness.

There is a link between this condition and being overweight, especially if the person can be described as 'apple shaped', with a lot of fat on their belly. This fat does much more than looking unattractive; it produces hormones that can upset the body's workings. Doctors often run clinics to help with weight loss, and obviously weight loss, combined with exercises designed to target the middle, are great steps to take to relieve this condition.

Doctors can also advise on the best way for people to quit smoking, as smoking is linked to this condition. Different methods suit different people and it may be a case of trial and error. Giving up smoking has a whole range of health benefits so is extremely worthwhile.

Some have suggested a deficiency in vitamin D may be a problem but it is wise to speak to your doctor before starting supplements. On the whole, dark skinned indoor workers, living in countries with low sun levels, are the most at risk. Deficiencies can also be addressed by diet as well as spending more time outdoors.

Diet is very important and not just for losing weight. If a diet is made up largely of processed high carbohydrate foods, these will cause the consumer's blood sugar to spike when they are eaten, making it harder for the body to keep it at the correct level. So it's far healthier to eat home-cooked and low carbohydrate meals. These should also be low fat, because high cholesterol levels is another risk factor.

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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