How can cultural factors influence the development and management of insulin resistance?

... Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes special collection banner. The Editorial Board of Journal of ... Dec 22, 2009 ... The ratio of triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein as surrogate marker for insulin resistance. Some surrogate indexes have attempted to help ... Many women with PCOS have insulin resistance. This means the body can't use insulin well. Insulin levels build up in the body and may cause higher androgen ... Jan 11, 2023 ... This paper aims to summarize recent findings on the involvement of IR in the occurrence and development of PCOS and the mechanism of IR in various tissues. Nov 28, 2016 ... The best way to diagnose insulin resistance, or pre-diabetes, is to actually measure insulin in the blood (normal fasting level is < 5 uIU/ml). May 15, 2024 ... When your body is exposed to too much blood sugar over an extended period of time, you can develop insulin resistance. Mar 15, 2001 ... Insulin resistance can be linked to diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease and other abnormalities. Reduce Insulin Resistance: What Can You Do? · Getting active is probably the best way to combat insulin resistance. Exercise can dramatically reduce insulin ... Sep 9, 2024 ... What causes insulin resistance? Obesity (being significantly overweight and belly fat), an inactive lifestyle, and a diet high in carbohydrates ... How is insulin resistance diagnosed? The testing used at Express Lab is a two hour glucose tolerance test with serum insulin levels drawn at the same time. In ...