jeudi 30 mai 2013

Easy Steps To Reverse Insulin Resistance

By Audrey McGuire


Glucose can sometimes build up in people's blood because something has gone wrong with the process whereby it is absorbed into the rest of the body. The body, then has to make more and more of the hormone responsible for controlling this, but in the end, may be unable to do so. The person then becomes pre-diabetic before finally succumbing to Type 2 diabetes, which can have a big impact on their life. Knowing how to reverse insulin resistance is therefore vital.

People concerned that they may be suffering from this condition should speak to their doctor. Not everyone has the same chance of contracting this problem because some groups of people are affected more than others, such as people from certain countries. Risk also increases with age and some conditions, such as high blood pressure, pose an additional risk. Smoking and steroid use increase the likelihood of this problem, and hormone changes, and even sleeping badly can contribute to the problem. However, there are things people can do to put things right.

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.

People who smoke should plan to stop because smoking is another thing that can cause this condition, as well as other serious diseases. There are a wide variety of products and medications available to help quit. If someone is struggling to give up it is worthwhile visiting a health-care professional for help and advice.

It is debatable whether vitamin D levels are linked to this condition, but a deficiency is a possible cause. People with dark skin who live in areas where there is little sun would be wise to consult their doctor about taking vitamin tablets. A general multi-vitamin is useful for most people.

In addition to losing weight, people faced with this problem should take a look at what they eat. High carbohydrate foods, like cakes and biscuits, cause the blood sugar to surge and more hormones need to be released to try and control it. Low carbohydrate diets are therefore the answer and there are many books and recipes available. A low fat diet is also important for health and weight loss.

Enjoying a healthy life style has all sorts of benefits, and one of the important ones is that it helps to reverse insulin resistance. The risk of developing other diseases is greatly diminished by living healthily. It is worth making changes because healthy people are happy people.




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