Insulin Resistance and Diabetes

What are the sign of Insulin resistance?

What are the sign of Insulin resistance? ( i am 14 years old and i am pretty sure i have PCOS and i am not really over weight, but i am 5′1 and around 135 pounds and i have A REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLY hard time losing it but i heart that Metformin can help me lose weight, but only if i am insulin resistant)

Signs of Insulin Resistance:
1. Fatigue.
2. Brain fogginess and inability to focus.
3. High blood sugar.
4. Intestinal bloating.
5. Sleepiness, especially following a carbohydrate-heavy meal.
6. Weight gain, fat storage, difficulty losing weight. (This does not mean high weight, it means high body fat. There *is* a difference.)
7. Increased blood triglyceride levels.
8. Increased blood pressure.
9. Depression.

Metformin is not a weightloss drug. It’s a treatment for type 2 diabetes that just so happens to also make you lose weight if you’re insulin resistant and you switch to it *from* insulin. PCOS doesn’t necessarily mean you have diabetes. Some body types just happen to have a harder time losing weight than others. It sucks.

I know that nobody ever actually follows this advice, but ASK YOUR DOCTOR. Seriously, they know more about the drug, your history, and possible side effects. Just because you think you have PCOS, doesn’t mean you do. Just because you heard that Metformin can help you lose weight, it doesn’t mean it can. Tests have to be run, results have to be examined and compared. It’s far beyond the scope of what this website is capable of.

Those symptoms I listed above? Each one could be caused by a thousand different things that *aren’t* insulin resistance. Heck, I have six of the nine and don’t have it. I’m not even at risk for having it.

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What is are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

What is are the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes?

Main things Im looking for are:

Cause
Treatment
Lifestyle changes

Stuff like that..
Thanks =]

Cause:
-type 1 is usually autoimmune (body attacks insulin producing cells)
-type 2 is usually insulin resistance that the body can’t keep up with. That is, the body needs more and more insulin to fulfill normal insulin requirements. Not all with insulin resistance develop diabetes. Insulin resistance is usually due in part to excess weight and poor diet. Genetics play a role, but not in a clear "1 gene causes this" type of way. It’s likely the interations of many, many genes and environment.

treatment:
-type 1s need insulin, although it can be injected or with a pump
-type 2s vary. Ranges from diet and exercise alone (fairly rare) to various meds to insulin.

lifestyle changes:
-for both, diet is really important.
-type 1s have to pay really close attention to diet since how much insulin is given depends upon food intake. On the other hand, type 1s can adjust insulin depending upon food so it’s easier to "cheat" by just giving extra insulin. Requires a lot of planning–testing blood sugar frequently, snacking depending upon when insulin was given, blood sugars, etc. Exercise is important, but has to be planned for to avoid/minimize low blood sugars.
-type 2s: since most are overweight, diet and exercise are very important. Weight loss should be a goal and can even help to slow down the disease process.

Check on the American Diabetes Association website for more information.

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How can I tell if my hamster has diabetes?

I have a male dwarf hamster. He is active he eats and drinks fine. I don’t think he has diabetes I just want to know for future reference.

I don’t think Hamster’s can get diabetes but the vet would give you the best answer!

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Weight loss with pcos, hysterectomy, insulin resistance…?

I know someone who has had a difficult time losing weight due to PCOS, Hysterectomy and Insulin resistance. She has been on Metifast Diet and just recently joined the gym. She is in her mid 40s. She has sometimes 2 meals at a time due to waking up later. She also just had elbow surgery so she is on this crazy schedule, unfortunately, that makes her wake up every 4 hours with energy and she can’t go back to sleep.

So if you were to have some suggestions…what would you suggest?

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South Indian diet for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes?

What is the healthy South Indian diet to cure insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes?

Fiber
The Indian Council of Medical Research suggests a daily intake of 25 to 35 grams of fiber. Fiber helps to naturally reduce glucose levels. In the Indian diet, high fiber foods include things like bran, whole grains, cereal, fresh fruit, dried fruit, raw vegetables, red beans, bean sprouts, mullet preparations, cluster beans, drumstick stems, lotus stems, curry leaves, pomegranate, green chilies, coriander, and cardomon seeds.Introduction to high fiber foods should be done slowly and progressively; increase the amount of fiber by five grams a day until you meet the 35 grams per day limit. Doing so will help you to avoid the feeling of a distended abdomen and problems with flatulence or bowel regularity.

Carbohydrates
The diabetic should consume 65 to 75 percent of daily calories in complex carbohydrates. This will ensure that blood sugar levels remain regulated. Complex carbohydrate consumption helps minimize blood cholesterol triglycerides and also improves digestive processes. Food sources for the diabetic include legumes, rice and whole wheat bread.

Proteins
25 percent of daily calories come from protein. Food sources include soy beans, cheese, chicken, egg whites, fish and leafy green vegetables. A diet that is excessive in protein can have harmful effects on the liver and kidneys, forcing them to work harder.

Channa
Channa dal is a legume that us a common part of the Indian diet; these legumes are revered for their anti-diabetic properties. Channa is fiber-rich and lower blood sugar levels naturally. It also reduces fasting blood sugar levels by thwarting the passage of sugars into the urine; this reduces one’s insulin requirements.

Cholesterol
The Indian diet for type 2 diabetes also recommends lowering cholesterol intake. High levels of cholesterol contribute to cardiovascular disease; no more than 300 milligrams of cholesterol should be eaten daily.Baking, steaming, roasting or grilling foods reduce cholesterol levels,rather than frying them. Consume low-fat or skim milk products instead of whole-milk varieties.

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