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Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when the body becomes less responsive to insulin, leading to high glucose levels in the blood. The presentation explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and prevention methods for insulin resistance. Causes include genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications. Diagnosis involves fasting glucose tests, oral glucose tolerance tests, and HbA1c tests. Treatment focuses on dietary changes, physical activity, stress management, sleep, hydration, and medication if needed. Prevention emphasizes eating a balanced diet, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when the body becomes less responsive to insulin, leading to high glucose levels in the blood. The presentation explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, lifestyle changes, and prevention methods for insulin resistance. Causes include genetics, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and certain medications. Diagnosis involves fasting glucose tests, oral glucose tolerance tests, and HbA1c tests. Treatment focuses on dietary changes, physical activity, stress management, sleep, hydration, and medication if needed. Prevention emphasizes eating a balanced diet, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight.

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Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is a growing issue affecting millions worldwide. It occurs when


the body becomes less responsive to insulin, leading to high glucose levels in the
blood. In this presentation, we'll explore the causes, symptoms, diagnosis,
treatment options, lifestyle changes, and prevention methods.

by Suweino Harun
What Causes Insulin Resistance?
1 2 3 4

Genetics Obesity Sedentary Medication


Lifestyle
Family history of Excess body fat can Certain medications
type 2 diabetes can cause inflammation, Lack of physical like corticosteroids
increase the risk for which impairs activity can can increase insulin
insulin resistance. insulin signaling. decrease insulin resistance.
sensitivity.
The Effects of Insulin Resistance

Injury Risk Cardiovascular Disease Mental Health

Insulin resistance can lead to Insulin resistance can cause Insulin resistance has been linked
weaker connective tissues, inflammation and high blood to depression, anxiety, and other
increasing the risk for injury. pressure, leading to heart disease. mental health issues.
Symptoms of Insulin Resistance
Frequent Urination Fatigue Weight Gain

High glucose levels can cause Insulin resistance can make it Insulin resistance can cause
increased urination. harder for cells to use fat cells to store more
glucose, leading to fatigue. glucose, leading to weight
gain.
Diagnosing Insulin Resistance

1 Fasting Glucose Test

A blood test after 8 hours of fasting can


measure glucose levels.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test 2
A blood test before and after consuming a
glucose drink can measure how the body
responds to glucose. 3 HbA1c Test

A blood test that measures average blood


glucose levels over the past 2-3 months.
Treating Insulin Resistance

Dietary Changes Physical Activity Medication

Eating a low-carb, high-fiber diet Regular exercise can improve Doctors may prescribe medication
can help decrease glucose levels. insulin sensitivity and glucose like Metformin to help manage
metabolism. insulin resistance.
Lifestyle Changes
1 Stress Management 2 Sleep

Stress can raise glucose Poor sleep can decrease


levels, so it's important to find insulin sensitivity, so getting
ways to manage stress levels. enough quality sleep is
important.

3 Hydration

Drinking enough water can help flush out excess glucose from the body.
Preventing Insulin Resistance
Eat a Balanced Diet Stay Active Maintain a Healthy
Weight
• Eat plenty of fruits and • Exercise regularly
vegetables • Incorporate physical • Work with a doctor or
• Choose whole grains activity into daily routine nutritionist to develop a
over refined grains • healthy weight plan
Aim for at least 150
• Limit sugary and minutes of moderate • Monitor weight regularly
processed foods activity per week • Aim for gradual weight
loss, if necessary

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