Sensilun

Is there a difference between Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?

So, I’m a little confused. In May I was diagnosed with Insulin Resistance (IR). I was also diagnosed with Poly cystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). My endocrinologist and gynecologist said that these two things were related. I had my blood sugar, triglycerides, cholesterol, and many other things checked a few times too. Every time I was told my blood sugar levels were totally fine (as well as every other thing), it was just my insulin was high because it my pancreas is trying to produce the insulin my body thinks isn’t there. So now I’m on Metformin to make my body recognize my insulin. I’ve seen a few commercials for different medicines that are supposed to treat Type 2 diabetes and they always talk about controlling high blood sugar levels. Once someone said to me "oh, Type 2 Diabetes" when I told them about IR. I’m confused because I don’t have issues with high blood sugar and never have so is my IR different than others, is IR another name for Type 2 Diabetes, or do I just not have a clear idea about it all? Thanks!!
I don’t have diabetes. And IR is when your body produces too much insulin. It’s when your body loses its sensitivity to insulin and so then your pancreas think there isn’t any and keeps making more and more. I did a 3 hour fasting test and they tested me for tons and tons of things. I suddenly had a lot of symptoms pop up all at once over a year ago that made me go to my gyno who then referred me to the endocrinologist. I’m on Metformin to make my body sensitive to my insulin so it will quit producing so much. My insulin levels were 10 times higher than they should have been. It’s kind of the opposite of diabetes since diabetes is when your body produces little or no insulin. If IR isn’t controlled it can lead to diabetes because after producing mass amounts of insulin for so long, your pancreas will give up and stop–thus giving you diabetes. Thanks for the replies!
Oh, and they were looking for insulin levels because they found I cysts on my ovaries and some other stuff that led them to believe I had PCOS on the IR side of things since they come together a lot. And I had IR symptoms.

First of all, there are two main types of diabetes. Type I (juvenile diabetes) is when your body doesn’t make enough insulin. Type 2 is when your body makes enough insulin, but it can’t get into the cells due to insulin resistance. So basically, what you have is a pre-diabetic condition. So you don’t have "kind of the opposite of diabetes", you have something quite similar. But you don’t have diabetes because despite your body having resistance to insulin, your blood sugar levels are still being maintained at normal levels. The metformin you take is also what they give to type 2 diabetics, because your condition is so similar.

powered by Yahoo Answers

What effect does fasting have on insulin resistance?

I have metabolic syndrome and I was supposed to have only liquids for two days for a medical procedure. I felt dizzy, weak and queasy on and off all day. Even though I’m eating today, I still feel bad. I’ve had to fast before and never felt that way.

Your insulin resistance is improving (lessening) and now you can actually experience fasting hypoglycemia…Congratulations.

powered by Yahoo Answers

Insulin resistance w/ PCOS.. & yeast infections?

I was just diagnosed with having PCOS (polycistic ovarian syndrome) .. My doctor said that women with PCOS normally have high levels of insulin resistance .. and she said mine were high .. Ok, so the past year and a half I have had recurring yeast infections.. and I am pretty sure I have had this PCOS problem since after I gave birth to my youngest who is 2 now .. because my periods started becoming very irregular and my husband and I tried getting pregnant and couldn’t .. and I was gaining weight like crazy .. Well, anyways, I asked my doctor today (as I just found out I have the PCOS and everything) about the yeast infections being caused by the insulin resistance considering the whole sugar thing and yeast can feed off that sugar.. well, she said yes that is more than likely why I am having them .. Ok, so I looked at this one website and it said to lay off carbs and get plenty of exercise and the yeast infections will go away??.. (I am supposed to be losing weight anyways and have been .. )… so what foods do I need to stay away from? Basically anything with high amounts of sugar such as snack cakes, candy bars?

This is a difficult question to answer. Although it is true that individuals with poly-cystic ovarian syndrome have an increased risk of insulin resistance it is not necessarily cause and effect. The Latin for a coincidental occurrence is ergo post hoc propter hoc. What PCOS and insulin resistance have in common is obesity. It is the obesity that leads to insulin resistance not the PCOS. Obesity in adults is defined as a Body Mass Index of greater than 30 kg/M2. If you type ‘body mass index’ into a search engine you will find multiple sites that will calculate your BMI for you. Physicians have a very pernicious habit of labeling over-weight or obese individuals as having insulin resistance without actually testing for it. Testing is very expensive and most often only available at academic medical centers. Obviously it is always wise to eat healthy. This means a low glycemic index diet with little to know refined carbohydrates, and plenty of fresh foods and vegetables. I know that this sounds anti-American but it is how I eat and it is the exact opposite of how my wife eats. Please do not be mis-lead by the many products advertising that they offer the equivalent of a serving of fresh fruits and vegetables. Such processed products most often are devoid of essential nutrients. There is simply no replacement for the real thing. It is always a good idea to maintain a ‘lean’ weight. For an adult this means a Body Mass Index of less than 25 kg/M2. My BMI is 29 kg/M2. If you type ‘body mass index’ into any search engine it will yield multiple sites that will calculate your BMI for you. Exercise is also always a good recommendation. So far as the association between yeast infections, PCOS, and insulin resistance I am not inclined to ‘buy into this’. There are no credible clinical studies to support this. If I may be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless.

powered by Yahoo Answers

weightloss? diet? exersize? not healthy… ineed help. so help?

I have pre-diabetes [insulin resistance, syndrome x, people call it alot of things]…. and i’ve had trouble with my weight my whole life. Im an actress/model who is trying to start my future. I weight 204 and im 5’3"…. not a good combo. i dont mind being plus sized at all, just my heart… my left ventrical is starting to get slightly enlarged…. and its not healthy…. im scared. and i want to lose some weight. any diets? work out plans? anything? i see specialists on this stuff, but the guy i see is horrible and theres no one else near me with any info on it :/. I need to lose weight, fast. It would help me alot. thanks a million :]

-ashley-

First I need to know how much time you want to spend to lose weight loss. If you want to lose weight in a long time you may try Food Lovers Fat Loss system to reset and work your metabolism. This system works in a long time. But really good. I read it lots of article about it.
Try learning what is this system and does it work.
Here is link:

http://www.todayshottrends.net/tag/the+food+lovers+fat+loss+system.html

Second, if you don’t want to spend a lot of time you may want to try things here below.

Have a breakfast. Do a lot exercises. And then dinner and again exercises. just eat seldom and little. Drink water a lot. Be energetic!
And if you eat your foods slower, your body will take a higher percent of nutrients, minerals and vitamins from the same foods. Eating slowly will help you to remain healthy.

I hope these tips works for you. If you want to have more tips you can visit http://www.weightlosstrends.net/category/weight-loss-tips/

See you..

powered by Yahoo Answers

Anyone taking or know about the meds Metformin and/or Spironolact–or have these diagnoses in the details?

Long story short, I was diagnosed with PCOS, poly cystic ovarian syndrome, and insulin resistance after a year of issues. Well, my doctor prescribed me Metformin for my insulin resistance but I’m confused. I read the information that came with it and it says it is to control high blood sugar levels. My blood sugar has been tested multiple times recently while they have been testing me and they have always been fantastic, and the last time a little low. So, I don’t understand what the med is doing for the insulin part of it. I understand insulin resistance, not how the med is helping. Also, he prescribed me Spironolact for my PCOS but this med says it simply for fluid retention so I’m a bit confused. Did the nurse possibly tell me wrong, like the wrong purpose for it? I was told my testosterone was too high and he wanted to control it. I have an MRI scheduled because they are concerned I have a tumor on my pituitary gland. He told me it could be causing my PCOS and he didn’t want to treat me for it until they figured out exactly what the exact cause is. I hate asking so many questions, I just want to find someone who has any of these issues or is taking these meds, something. Also, my Spironolact is making me pee allll tthhhee tiiimmme. I literally cannot stop peeing. It says this is a common side affect and is normal and expected. But then it says at the bottom to contact your doctor immediately if you increase in restroom visits to pee. Does anyone have PCOS, insulin resistance, or elevated prolactin/pituitary issues and is on any of these meds? Thanks so much ahead of time!!! God bless!

First, you can never ask too many questions, only too few.

Insulin resistance is a state in which a given concentration of insulin produces a less-than-expected biological effect.

Glucophage (metformin) works by reducing hepatic glucose output, decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose, and increasing glucose uptake in the peripheral tissues. In broad terms, it makes your body more sensitive to insulin. In your case it also has the added effect of treating your PCOS. Women with PCOS often have elevated insulin levels and are more likely to develop diabetes.

Aldactone (spironolactone) is used primarily as a diuretic or water pill, hence your need to pee more frequently. It works by lowering androgen levels in the body. Androgens are hormones that both males and females have, but males have higher levels of them. Androgens such as testosterone are responsible for hair growth on the face, chest, and stomach that some young women with PCOS have. Androgens can also cause acne. Spironolactone works by lowering the level of androgens, which reduces hair growth and improves acne.

If you have more questions, just email me.

powered by Yahoo Answers