Insulin Resistance and weight gain

What is Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance is a significant factor for type 2 diabetes. It is present in most people with this condition. It has been reported that up to a quarter of the population has at least some degree of insulin resistance.

To make it easier to understand what insulin resistance is, lets simplify it.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It specifically controls glucose (sugar levels) in the blood. In many people, particularly those with type 2 diabetes, the insulin that the body produces does not work as well as it should and there is an increase in its production to compensate. People with insulin resistance will have higher than normal levels of insulin in their blood stream so that they can maintain normal blood glucose levels. Basically it means that their insulin is not working effectively.

Excess weight contributes to insulin resistance as too much fat interferes with the muscles ability to use insulin. Lack of exercise reduces the muscles ability to use insulin.

Often, people with insulin resistance and high blood glucose have excess weight around the waist. There good cholesterol levels or HDL is low and their bad cholesterol or LDL is high. They often have high blood pressure and all these conditions put the heart at risk. A cluster of problems is called metabolic syndrome or insulin resistance syndrome.

Making the necessary dietary changes and incorporating exercise will help to dramatically reduce the risk of diseases associated with this syndrome

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