Insulin resistance is one of the most prevalent cases in the world, and the percentage of adults who suffer from insulin resistance around the world is approximately 15.5% to 46.5%, and this percentage is considered very large, and this percentage may be different because a large group also does not know that they have insulin resistance in the first place, and others have not been examined.
But today, as simplified as possible, we try to explain about insulin resistance, its cause, symptoms, and also some health problems caused by insulin resistance if you neglect it for a long time without a specific diet or proper behavior from you.
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells do not respond properly to the hormone insulin, and the main function of the hormone insulin is to reduce blood sugar by absorbing glucose, and when the body is resistant to insulin, the body cannot absorb nutrients properly such as vitamins and minerals and also cannot absorb a lot of sugar in the blood, and therefore blood sugar levels increase and with time cause type II diabetes and many other diseases, and people with insulin resistance They have 5 to 7 times more insulin than usual so glucose uptake is ineffective.
What are the causes of insulin resistance?
One of the many reasons that this is the most common cause of the problem is excessive exposure to high insulin that results from eating refined carbohydrates and sugars in excess.
What are the signs that I have insulin resistance?
These obvious signs are often caused by insulin resistance, which are:
1- Fat of the abdomen and waists.
2- Frequent urination at night.
3- Moodiness and excessive nervousness.
4- Frequent hunger.
5- Dark spots in the neck, armpit or groin and elbow of the hand.
6- High blood pressure.
7- Fatigue or the need to sleep after eating.
8- Skin tags.
9- Poor concentration and brain fog.
10- Acne.
There are many other signs.
What are the problems caused by insulin resistance?
It is possible that if we neglect the problem of insulin resistance for a long time, it will cause us some health problems such as:
- High cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
- Type II diabetes.
- Non-alcoholic mental hepatosis.
- Problems with hormones.
What is the solution to insulin resistance?
You need at least 3 to 8 months to reflect the process of insulin resistance after you apply a certain healthy pattern, and here are some ways that can help you solve or reduce this problem:
1- Reduce refined carbohydrates such as white bread, pasta or pasta, sugar of all kinds.
2- Intermittent fasting.
3- Try to reduce stress and tension as much as possible.
4- Sleep for enough 7 to 8 hours.
5- Eat more foods that contain these minerals such as zinc, vitamin D, chromium, potassium and magnesium.
6- Exercise such as brisk walking, weight lifting, or any sport suitable for you.
One last tip, as much as you can, try to reduce your insulin resistance because it is a major cause after God Almighty, it is the cause of your chronic diseases such as pressure, cholesterol and type II diabetes, the more you reduce insulin resistance, the more your energy, your body, your focus, and even your thoughts become better and better, keep your health because it is the most precious thing you have.
