Thursday, April 24, 2014

Take Early Steps To Reverse Insulin Resistance

By Anita Ortega


In layman way, one can describe insulin resistance as the situation the body no longer responds changes in insulin level released. This is a hormone is discharged from the pancreas and assumes the essential role in controlling blood sugars by guaranteeing that the perfect measure gets into the cells at the opportune time. When there is excess intake of sugars over a very long period of time, it reaches a point when the body does not respond to insulin being produced which is the onset of the condition. If measures are not taken early enough to reverse insulin resistance, the results can be devastating.

The other effects of pre-diabetes or Metabolic Syndrome as it is also known include too much production of insulin into the blood system in attempt to control sugars. This can easily damage pancreas and other responsible organs. Sugar is also converted and stored as fats and triglycerides. Cumulatively, all these contribute to the type 2 diabetes condition.

The condition is associated with several symptoms some of which are extra weight, the type II diabetes, the blood sugar imbalance, heart diseases, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels and conditions like atherosclerosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome. In actual sense, it is the starting point for diabetes, a number of cardiovascular diseases, and cancers such as the ovarian cancer, prostate cancer and breast cancer and the Alzheimers.

Keeping in mind that this is not the situation anyone would want to end up in, steps must be taken early enough to avoid this often painful path. The most ideal approach to manage metabolic syndrome find the natural solutions such as total lifestyle change. This however does not mean that there are no drugs for this purpose.

It all starts by taking keen interest in diet intake. Of the most importance is to cut down as much as possible on sugar intake and carbohydrates. This includes eliminating processed carbohydrates like bread, rice, potatoes, oats and white floor among others. Instead, it pays to focus on vegetable and other high fibre foods and lean protein.

After diet change, the next step is to focus on burning fats and calories in general. This is achieved by consistency in physical activities. This include engaging in jogging or walking around, taking stairs instead of lifts and enrolling in work out programs. Generally, it is best to start with lighter workout programs and progress to tough ones as the body get adjusted to the situation. Otherwise, this should become a routine activity.

A few supplements of vitamin B12, vitamin D, magnesium also been used for this endeavour with good chances of success when used together with diet change and increase exercises. The drugs specifically designed for the purpose include Alpha, cinnamon, Lipoic, metformin and N-Acetyl Cysteine. It is also important to avoid drugs and smoking and lead healthy lifestyle that is stress free and involves enough sleep time.

All things considered, the energy on turning around insulin resistance should be focused on changing the overall lifestyle approach. Looking for help and keeping your specialist updated on the steps taken is exceptionally fitting. There are many specialists and centres that will be primed to help in the in this mission. All in all, the journey of 1000 miles starts with one step.




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