If I have insulin resistance, what are the chances I will have diabetes?
When I was 18, I had to take a glucose test as part of diagnosis for my PCOS.
It was determined I have insulin resistance.
My grandmother was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes recently and that got me thinking…
Will I develop diabetes?
Is there something I can do now to prevent it?
I also read a study that large breasted women are more likely to have diabetes… all the women in my family are very blessed, if you know what I mean, including me.
Am I doomed?
I’m kind of scared..
Your chances are 100%
Insulin Resistance IS diabetes. The FULL name is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 / Insulin Resistant. [There is also Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 / Insulin Deficient, which indicates an over-worked pancreas. And then, there is Diabetes Type 1, which indicates a completely FAILED pancreas. Type 1 Diabetes requires insulin injections to stay alive]
The good news is that, finding out this early you can begin treatment BEFORE the symptoms get serious, and if you follow doctors order exactly (watch your diet, increase your exercise, control your weight, take medications as needed) you will possibly eliminate the symptoms all together.
In other words, if you are fully cooperative with your doctor, you may NEVER suffer from diabetes complications. You will live a completely normal life, including schooling, career, dating, marriage, and children of your own.
But, battling diabetes is a LIFETIME challenge. you MUST understand the seriousness of the disease that you ALREADY HAVE, and take steps to change your life and lifestyle NOW, before the disease becomes deadly.
As for being large breasted — breasts are almost totally fat. being large breasted indicates that your body has a tendency to store fat. You may already be overweight, and being overweight causes insulin resistance and diabetes. Work HARD to maintain a weight that your doctor considers "normal" for you.
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Dear Blessed , here are some facts that will help you.
What Is Insulin Resistance?
Normally, food is absorbed into the bloodstream in the form of sugars such as glucose and other basic substances. The increase in sugar in the bloodstream signals the pancreas (an organ located behind the stomach) to increase the secretion of a hormone called insulin. This hormone attaches to cells, removing sugar from the bloodstream so that it can be used for energy.
In insulin resistance, the body’s cells have a diminished ability to respond to the action of the insulin hormone. To compensate for the insulin resistance, the pancreas secretes more insulin.
People with this syndrome have insulin resistance and high levels of insulin in the blood as a marker of the disease rather than a cause.
Over time people with insulin resistance can develop high sugars or diabetes as the high insulin levels can no longer compensate for elevated sugars
Is Insulin Resistance Syndrome Preventable?
Yes. If you live a healthy lifestyle, you may be able to prevent insulin resistance syndrome and the associated diseases. Here are some tips to prevent insulin resistance or metabolic syndrome:
Exercise. Try walking 30 minutes a day for at least 5 days a week (exercise can be divided into 3 separate periods of 10 minutes each)
Stay at a healthy weight
Eat right. A healthy balanced and caloric restricted diet is recommended.
Nordic walking is great.
Also here is a website that has 2, 480 foods rated for glycemic index and load. Use it for the rest of your life.
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
Good luck my friend.
Tin
References :
http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
Your chances are 100%
Insulin Resistance IS diabetes. The FULL name is Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 / Insulin Resistant. [There is also Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 / Insulin Deficient, which indicates an over-worked pancreas. And then, there is Diabetes Type 1, which indicates a completely FAILED pancreas. Type 1 Diabetes requires insulin injections to stay alive]
The good news is that, finding out this early you can begin treatment BEFORE the symptoms get serious, and if you follow doctors order exactly (watch your diet, increase your exercise, control your weight, take medications as needed) you will possibly eliminate the symptoms all together.
In other words, if you are fully cooperative with your doctor, you may NEVER suffer from diabetes complications. You will live a completely normal life, including schooling, career, dating, marriage, and children of your own.
But, battling diabetes is a LIFETIME challenge. you MUST understand the seriousness of the disease that you ALREADY HAVE, and take steps to change your life and lifestyle NOW, before the disease becomes deadly.
As for being large breasted — breasts are almost totally fat. being large breasted indicates that your body has a tendency to store fat. You may already be overweight, and being overweight causes insulin resistance and diabetes. Work HARD to maintain a weight that your doctor considers "normal" for you.
References :