How do you know if you have insulin resistance?

When cells are resistant to the effects of insulin, circulating blood glucose is not effectively transported into the cells.  The cells are then starved of one of their major sources of fuel for energy production.  Without energy, fatigue occurs rapidly.  How do you know if you may have insulin resistance?  A combination of the following symptoms should point you toward having some testing done:

• There is diabetes, obesity or blood sugar issues in your family

• You have high blood pressure

• You have high cholesterol

• There is heart disease in your family

• You are overweight

• You crave sugars

• You have fatigue

• You experience “brain fog”

• You feel agitated or jittery at times during the day

• You have intestinal bloating

• You have daytime sleepiness

• You have low mood or depression

What to do about it?  Have your blood sugar levels and Glycated hemaglobin checked.  If there are any issues it is important to address these, particularly if there is any diabetes in your family.  Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes and heart disease.   A food-first approach is absolutely the way forward, in conjunction with good monitoring. Contact us for a thorough assessment.