Is insulin sensitivity important to weight loss?

tomcornhole

Seems that there are many that think it is. Low sensitivity is good, high sensitivity is bad. What do you think?

rosebarnalice

I think that for me, stability in my blood sugar levels (e.g., avoiding spikes and plummets) is important in helping me feel less hungry, have more energy, and avoid cravings. But I don't know if that's what you would categorize as "insulin sensitivity."

pcastagner

I think it's a mistake to assume that because something contributes to obesity, reversing it will contribute to weight loss when on a calorie deficit.

LissaK1981

I am just know delving into this because I had a fasting glucose test and found out I was at 100 which is right on the cusp of
pre-diabetes. I did a check this morning after all night and was at 95, so I am trying to determine if I am insulin resistant or pre-diabetic. I read that a little bit of vinegar before meals can increase insulin sensitivity. Also I guess low carb diets can influence insulin sensitivity as well. I have been losing weight normally, and am just now beginning to track my levels. I am also learning about how it can be affected by lipid levels as well. They call it lipid induced insulin resistance. I also had high cholesterol levels. So I am on a quest to get both down to healthy levels. I understand even losing 10% of your body fat can reduce these levels significantly.

SideSteel

Seems that there are many that think it is. Low sensitivity is good, high sensitivity is bad. What do you think?

I would think low insulin sensitivity would be bad and high insulin sensitivity may be good.

divemunkey

Low sensitivity = bad
High sensitivity = good

If your body isn't sensitive to insulin, it can't use glucose. like this:

Glucose gets into a cell because of the presence of insulin. If the cell doesn't detect the insulin (isn't sensitive), it doesn't know the glucose is there, and can't use it.

Then all the glucose floats around in the bloodstream, unused, and builds up over time.

Low cab diets work more by reducing the amount of available sugar from dietary sources.