Do I Have Insulin Resistance?

Are you overweight (especially around the waist), have a sedentary lifestyle or have a high-calorie diet, high-carbohydrate or high-sugar diet?

Do you have increased thirst?

Do you have increased hunger and you feel hungry even after a meal?

Do you have increased or frequent urination?

Do you have tingling sensations in hands or feet?

Do you feel more tired than usual?

Do you have blurred vision?

Do you have difficulty concentrating (brain fog)?

Have you gained weight, especially around the waist (belly fat)?

Do you have high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol levels or elevated blood sugar level?

Do you have a diagnosis of acanthosis nigricans (darkening and thickening of the skin in crease areas)?

Do you have a family history of type 2 diabetes?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a medical condition in which the cells in the body do not respond well to insulin. The cells in the body use sugar as the main source of energy. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and it is necessary for the transfer of sugar from the blood to the cells. If your body cannot use insulin properly, the levels of sugar in the blood will raise. High blood sugar has a number of negative effects on your health. Insulin resistance often leads to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a medical condition that is characterized by an inadequate response of cells in your body to a hormone called insulin. Insulin resistance is often associated with excess body weight, too much belly fat, a sedentary lifestyle, a high-calorie diet and smoking. Insulin resistance is a problem because it affects your body in several ways. Insulin resistance causes your body to produce extra amounts of insulin, which can lead to increased hunger, high blood pressure and weight gain. A diagnosis is based on your medical history, a physical examination and blood tests.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition in which your body does not respond to insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance develops gradually and your body fights back by increasing insulin production. However, after a few years, the pancreas can no longer keep up with the increased need for insulin, so blood sugar begins to rise and you may develop prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes diet, weight loss, exercise and medications. Your doctor will prescribe the medication that best suits your health and lifestyle. However, some people will need to take insulin.