Insulin Resistance Pancreas Endocrine Disorders

Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a pre-diabetic condition wherein the cells of the body become less able to respond to insulin and process sugars. Insulin receptors in the cells become less sensitive and decrease in number, frequently resulting in overproduction of insulin. This condition is a risk factor for heart disease, hypertension, elevated cholesterol and trigylceride levels and obesity and, if untreated, can lead to type II diabetes. It can be successfully treated by dietary changes and/or medication.

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• - Learn about the relationship between insulin resistance and obesity, and the role sugar plays in creating both health issues.
  
• - One woman's experiences with Syndrome X and tips on living with this disease.
  
• - A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF.
  
• - Summary of their findings, in question-and-answer form.
  
• - This book and web site are dedicated to the topic of Syndrome X and its impact upon health. Tips about metabolism and healthy eating.
  
• - Comprehensive references and resources about insulin resistance, and the associated conditions of syndrome x, polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Multiple handouts are links to resources.
  
• - Definition of Insulin Resistance. Discussion boards, self-management programs, exercices to reduce it.
  
• - Role of sugar and insulin in type 2 diabetes and how insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar.
  
• - The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin.
  
• - Basic explanations about Insulin Resistance: causes, symptoms, prevention.
  
• - American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition. Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts.
  
• - Cites the various tests used to identify individuals with insulin resistance, syndrome X, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Links to sites that describe these tests and conditions in more detail.
  
• - Detailed definition of the diagnosis code for dysmetabolic syndrome X.
  
• - The glycemic index and glycemic load are commonly used to balance insulin and can improve the symptoms of insulin resistance. An article and references by Jane Higdon, Ph.D.
  
• - Woman's Diagnostic online article about screening for insulin resistance syndrome. Concise explanation of the syndrome and appropriate screening.
  
• - One physicians opinion about the treatment of Insulin Resistance.
  
• - Study about causes of IR, potential nutritional and botanical substances that are capable of positively influencing insulin resistance.
  
• - Column by Pat Kendall, PhD, RD of the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
  
• - This information from Stanford defines insulin resistance and lists symptoms and causes including dietary considerations.
  
• - Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index.
  
• - Information on reducing insulin levels by lowering carbohydrate intake.
  
  

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