Insulin Resistant

radiantsunshine40
radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
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I've been told of a few people who have recently been diagnosed as insulin resistant. These women have tried to lose weight and get pregnant but to no avail! They've gone to fertility clinics and have done fertility testing and not gotten the DESIRED RESULTS.
A nurse practitioner has discovered they are insulin resistant and have given them progesterone cream and the weight has began to fall W/Out changing their diet! This is serious business.......and according to the government website on the subject MANY, MANY and YES MANY people are INSULIN RESISITANT (http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/#what)! Are you aware of this?

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  • LynneseLooksgood
    LynneseLooksgood Posts: 46
    So that means they are diabetic as well?
  • stephanieogle35
    stephanieogle35 Posts: 50
    Insulin resistant CAN be diabetic, but isn't always. Generally those who fight insulin resistance have elevated blood sugar levels, and can be either pre-diabetic or full-blown diabetic. That said, I used progesterone cream while ttc my 2nd child and found it had absolutely no affect on my weight at all. Also, progesterone cream as a way to attempt ttc ought to be done under a doctor's care. The wrong amount of progesterone at the wrong time in a woman's cycle can actually prevent pregnancy, too.
  • radiantsunshine40
    radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
    Thanks for the reply! What does "ttc" means?:flowerforyou:
  • beachypam0082
    beachypam0082 Posts: 6 Member
    Yes, I have PCOS- Polysystic Ovary Syndrome. That is one of the effects, along with many other "fun" side effects. Have you been checked?
  • radiantsunshine40
    radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
    No.....which is amazing! The website I provided states that many a people are insulin resistant and because they are not aware of it! This explains why so many people end of being diabetic later in life...because they've not taken and serious interest in their health!(which it amazes me that doctors private practice or at clinics doesn't mention this to their patient or screen their patients for insulin resistance). We have got to communicate and being advocate of health to those we love and are around daily. The human race is being infested with diseases simple because of poor choices in food and a lack of physical care. Just because MAN has created pills/drugs to ease the discomforts....why settle there...when WE can eat healthy and exercise to live a long healthy life!
    Ooops, I really got on my soap box......(((hehehehe---just feeling this)!
  • radiantsunshine40
    radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
    No ....I haven't but will certainly mention it to my primary care physician the next time I'm in her office!:flowerforyou:
  • ChgingMe
    ChgingMe Posts: 539 Member
    No.....which is amazing! The website I provided states that many a people are insulin resistant and because they are not aware of it! This explains why so many people end of being diabetic later in life...because they've not taken and serious interest in their health!(which it amazes me that doctors private practice or at clinics doesn't mention this to their patient or screen their patients for insulin resistance). We have got to communicate and being advocate of health to those we love and are around daily. The human race is being infested with diseases simple because of poor choices in food and a lack of physical care. Just because MAN has created pills/drugs to ease the discomforts....why settle there...when WE can eat healthy and exercise to live a long healthy life!
    Ooops, I really got on my soap box......(((hehehehe---just feeling this)!

    I was diagnosed as insulin resistant last year. I'm not diabetic, but I could be very easily. All other blood work was spectacular. I am not on medication and am doing the exercise and making better food choices. Interestingly enough I was diagnosed by my GYN, not my primary care. The GYN sent me to an endocrinologist. At this point I am keeping all at bay with diet and exercise. But with a history of it (daddy died from it) I have to go above and beyond to control it.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    Glad to see this thread. Yet not glad because I wouldn't wish this on anyone. Glad because there some here who refuse to believe that insulin resistance actually happens. They will argue endlessly that is almost impossible to become insulin resistant. I have had a few ladies mention doing something similar to the paleo diet and having successfully reversed this condition. Which really, they may as well just call it a whole foods diet because that is what it is. This lifestyle change can bring about great health benefits when coupled with regular exercise.
  • NoirDancer
    NoirDancer Posts: 62
    The other day when I told my doctor that I thought I might be insulin resistant, he pretty much just swept it aside, saying that the majority of people were, I suppose not making it an issue to be concerned about. I think I have PCOS too as my period is very irregular and since I want to have children, I want to be able to find a solution.
  • 1223345
    1223345 Posts: 1,386 Member
    The other day when I told my doctor that I thought I might be insulin resistant, he pretty much just swept it aside, saying that the majority of people were, I suppose not making it an issue to be concerned about. I think I have PCOS too as my period is very irregular and since I want to have children, I want to be able to find a solution.

    There was an entire thread devoted to this very idea not long ago. Sadly it was a very hostile thread. It was basically "junk food vs. whole food". There are ways to reverse this condition. BUT it takes time, patience, discipline, hard work and stick-to-it-iveness. It can be done. I am not sure what your diet looks like, or how much exercise you get. But those two things are crucial.
  • NoirDancer
    NoirDancer Posts: 62
    The other day when I told my doctor that I thought I might be insulin resistant, he pretty much just swept it aside, saying that the majority of people were, I suppose not making it an issue to be concerned about. I think I have PCOS too as my period is very irregular and since I want to have children, I want to be able to find a solution.

    There was an entire thread devoted to this very idea not long ago. Sadly it was a very hostile thread. It was basically "junk food vs. whole food". There are ways to reverse this condition. BUT it takes time, patience, discipline, hard work and stick-to-it-iveness. It can be done. I am not sure what your diet looks like, or how much exercise you get. But those two things are crucial.

    I'm low carb and I try to do resistance training at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes a day. Is that not enough?
  • tlacox1
    tlacox1 Posts: 373 Member
    I was diagnosed with insulin resistance a few years ago. My doctor explained that it is an indicator that I could possibly become a diabetic later in life IF I didn't take care of myself. I asked her why this wasn't tested more and she said that once you're tested and shown to be insulin resistant that it could be another reason for insurance companies to not insure you (life insurance). Just the POSSIBILITY that you may become diabetic. She told me to cut out several things but mainly corn or anything with corn starch in it and man, the weight flew off! Pretty much anything in a box has corn starch as a preservative. Of course, life happened and I ended up right back where I was because I quit paying attention. Now I am working on it again.
  • tlacox1
    tlacox1 Posts: 373 Member
    I was diagnosed with insulin resistance a few years ago. My doctor explained that it is an indicator that I could possibly become a diabetic later in life IF I didn't take care of myself. I asked her why this wasn't tested more and she said that once you're tested and shown to be insulin resistant that it could be another reason for insurance companies to not insure you (life insurance). Just the POSSIBILITY that you may become diabetic. She told me to cut out several things but mainly corn or anything with corn starch in it and man, the weight flew off! Pretty much anything in a box has corn starch as a preservative. Of course, life happened and I ended up right back where I was because I quit paying attention. Now I am working on it again.

    Oh, and I was diagnosed by a specialist that my OB GYN sent me to due to multiple miscarriages and that ended up being a big part of the problem. That is where it is normally caught in women.
  • radiantsunshine40
    radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
    I am not a specialist by no means; but my sister in law and her sister are ALL trying to conceive and have been trying for a couple of years! Two of them have done expensive fertility testing and treatments....ALL of them have had extensive testing done.....I would suggest you find a doctor
    doesn't have to be a specialist BUT a doctor that will investigate your concerns!:flowerforyou:
  • radiantsunshine40
    radiantsunshine40 Posts: 48 Member
    Perhaps.....your progesterone is too low.....MAYBE you should SEE another doctor that would be concern with your concern!
    :flowerforyou:
    The other day when I told my doctor that I thought I might be insulin resistant, he pretty much just swept it aside, saying that the majority of people were, I suppose not making it an issue to be concerned about. I think I have PCOS too as my period is very irregular and since I want to have children, I want to be able to find a solution.
  • zuzuspetals72
    zuzuspetals72 Posts: 7 Member
    I was diagnosed with PCOS at 17 by an endocrinologist and told that I would spend my life having to give 110 percent to diet and exercise and be lucky if I achieved even a quarter of what someone without PCOS did. She was NOT kidding! I am now 40 and though my periods finally became somewhat normal, I still have a lot of the issues along with difficulty losing weight and carrying my weight in the textbook places: midsection and arms. My doctor from back then retired and since then I have not had even one doctor take the issues seriously because I don't want to have kids -- which apparently is the only way I can get a doctor to do something about it. I did manage to see one doctor a few years ago who agreed that I must be insulin resistant and put me on Metformin without running any tests at all. I lost 50LBS on the Metformin, but I honestly think that the majority of it came from being nauseous and feeling crappy while on it. I also happened to start a very physically demanding job at the same time which likely had a lot to do with my weight loss. I eventually went off it and when I tried to go back on, I had no weight loss or any of the previous side effects, but did end up having issues with kidney function and had to go off. I am still struggling with how to get this under control.

    If anyone knows of any doctors in Ontario, Canada who actually understand PCOS -- PLEASE get in touch!
  • JoannMichelle
    JoannMichelle Posts: 12
    I was diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome by my PCP. My husband has Type 2 diabetes. We are both on Janumet and check our sugar daily. We recently attended a diabetes education program. Following their recommendations, and my meal planning, my husband has lost 30 pounds. I have lost 9 pounds. :angry: At my last appointment I was told about MFP. I hope this will help me reach my goals.

    Metabolic syndrom is a group of risk factors. I'm considered pre-diabetic. The classes taught about insulin resistance. It has to do with the pancreas. I won't go into detail here. Anyone can search these terms on a site like webmd. One interesting fact we learnt was that it all begins 5 to 10 years before you show symptoms. One important test is the A1c. Everyone should know their number.

    I am new to this and will work with MFP and the diabetes program. I hope to tweak my meal plan to reduce carbs as this is what I was told to limit, along with fats, of course.

    If anyone is Insulin Resistant or has Diabetes, feel free to send a friend request. I'd love to share meal planning ideas.

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