Being Diagnosed

[JoJo]

For the past couple of years I've been having some medical problems and finally went to the doctors to figure out the exact cause and root of it all. So I was recently diagnosed with insulin resistance. It was the first time I heard of such a thing aside from diabetes. I was told if I don't improve my health asap that I will become a diabetic, and will face liver and kidney damage and may not have children. I've been placed on medication but I'm hoping that will be a temporary solution.

I have been making drastic changes to my diet and lifestyle but just wanted to know if any of you know of anyone or have any family members going through this and what they have done to improve their overall health. Thanks

[nycxtcgirl69]

what kind of symptoms were u having, ive never heard of this diagnosis.
im very sorry to hear this, diabetes runs in my family.

[JoJo]

It was mostly feeling exhausted even though I had 8 hours of sleep, always tired, lack of energy, and horrible headaches.

[toprockcantbstoppd]

I have definitely heard of this. It can be congenital or it can happen later in life. many times it's a result of piss poor nutrition ( usually alot of bad carbs and sugars). Your body has insulin spikes for long that eventually the whole system is thrown out of whack and your body eventually becomes resistant all together to insulin. Sucks ass. Better seriously tune in your nutrition or you're in for a shitty road ahead.

[The Kid]

I have definitely heard of this. It can be congenital or it can happen later in life. many times it's a result of piss poor nutrition ( usually alot of bad carbs and sugars). Your body has insulin spikes for long that eventually the whole system is thrown out of whack and your body eventually becomes resistant all together to insulin. Sucks ass. Better seriously tune in your nutrition or you're in for a shitty road ahead.

Telling like it is....lol

Very true though, people neglect there health are only asking for trouble later on in life.


Night Falls - Just take things one step at a time, otherwise you might overwhelm yourself and give up a little.

[Suzie*Q]

Wow...that is very rare for someone of your age to have that illness. Are you seeing a dietician?

[JoJo]

Telling like it is....lol

Very true though, people neglect there health are only asking for trouble later on in life.


Night Falls - Just take things one step at a time, otherwise you might overwhelm yourself and give up a little.

He sure is

I think this was congential though. Thinking back on it, I had symptoms for years just never thought anything of it. Believe me, I'm trying not to let it get more overwhelming than what it is.

Wow...that is very rare for someone of your age to have that illness. Are you seeing a dietician?

Thanks sweetheart I'm seeing a nutritionist but she really wasn't much help. I have another appointment with her in about a month, for now I'm taking meds.

[toprockcantbstoppd]

I hope you feel better soon. I didn't mean to sound harsh.

[just b u]

get a GOOD nutritionist, should help tremendously. Good luck!

[RepoU2]

Thanks sweetheart I'm seeing a nutritionist but she really wasn't much help. I have another appointment with her in about a month, for now I'm taking meds.

Search the subject on AMAZON.com. They have tons of great books and they are fairly easy reads compared to other diet books.

My cousin was just diagnosed and based on my medical history I believe thats what I have. I've been on the program for about 7 weeks and its a bit of a transition but I honestly don't feel like I'm giving up that much and I feel a lot better.

[SLAVE2THEMUZIK]

Insulin resistance syndrome is a symptom of impending type 2 diabetes. its basically saying, get your ass in gear or your going to be diagnoses with type 2 diabetes in the near future. It is associated with obesity, high cholesterol, and having immediate family members with type 2 diabetes.

It's similar to the diagnosis of prehypertension, which is defined as a systolic pressure(top #) from 120 to 139 or a diastolic pressure (bottom #) from 80 to 89. You don't actually have "hypertension" (high blood pressure) but your on the right path to being diagnosed.

Monitor your carb intake, increase your complex carbs, decrease your simple carbs. Increase your protein. LIMIT your sweets. Drink plenty of water. EXERCISE.

I would suggest, having your doctor monitor your HgbA1C blood levels every 3-4 months. HgbA1C is a blood test that tells you basically what your average blood glucose (sugar) levels have been over the past 3-4 months. HgbA1C is a good indicator on how your progressing away from the disease, or how your on your way to pricking your finger everyday to check your sugar levels and stabbing insulin needles in your stomach 4 times a day.

Good luck.