Insulin resistance means your
cells do not utilize insulin, and resist insulin trying to help glucose
enter your cells. Usually more and more insulin is produced, and eventually,
glucose is forced into muscles and adipose tissues, thus contributing to
obesity and weight gain. Your pancreas works overtime trying to make enough
insulin to meet your body's needs. Other names for this condition are:
Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Syndrome X and Metabolic Syndrome X
Disclaimer: The focus of this site is non-pharmaceutical
management, but rather the basics of prevention. Please check with
your health care provider about specific pharmaceutical management.
If you suspect you have IR or one if its associated conditions,
please seek accurate diagnosis and research thoroughly all aspects
of the conditions. I recommend working carefully with your health
care provider, to learn what is the most appropriate management for
you.
Contact
Information: Pat Sonnenstuhl, RN, CNM, Nutrition Support