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Tags: health, wellness, diabetes, insulin resistance
 Much is to be said about the consequences of engaging in a disobliging diet. If one is in the habit of excessively eating processed, starchy and sugary foods as well as having constant caffeine intake, then such an individual may be at risk for developing a condition known as insulin resistance.
The same can be said with destructive habits such as smoking and drinking alcohol. An individual’s lifestyle undoubtedly has consequences on their overall health and well-being. Pertaining to this matter then, it is only essential that one keeps to a healthy lifestyle which incorporates a well-balanced diet and an exercise regimen.
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Insulin resistance also known as Syndrome X, Metabolic Syndrome and Metabolic Syndrome X has to do with an irregularity on how the body processes the insulin being manufactured by the pancreas. When an individual suffers from insulin resistance, the insulin produced by the pancreas is rejected by the receptor cells.
This condition is generally a result of one’s diet. As the body develops insulin resistance, it is unable to process glucose which in turn causes the pancreas to produce more insulin. Glucose generally serves the purpose of providing fuel for the cells, but if the body has an excess of it, glucose turns into fat.
Such is why insulin resistant individuals gain weight, sometimes to the point of becoming obese and what is more distressing is that they may be unable to shed off their excess pounds regardless of how much they exercise. Individuals with insulin resistance may even find that they gain weight rapidly- as much as 20 pounds a year.
Findings in recent studies cited that as much as 4 million Americans weigh more than 300 pounds and a significant proportion of this population is beset with insulin resistance. An alarming statistics indicating that 1 out of 3 overweight individuals suffer from a manageable case of insulin resistance, nevertheless they are posed at higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypoglycemia, hypertension and menstrual problems for women.
Other than lifestyle factors of a poor diet, lack of exercise and being exposed to high stress conditions, insulin resistance is also acquired through a genetic predisposition. When an individual is therefore at risk for insulin resistance in this regard, then it is essential that they take preventive measures against the condition.
Such preventive and management measures for insulin resistance generally include adherence to a regular exercise regimen, omitting starches, sugars and processed foods in the diet, drinking copious amounts of water, limiting caffeine intake and sufficient consumption of vegetables. One can also ward off and control insulin resistance through natural means by taking ample amounts of nutrients such as chromium, calcium, coenzyme Q10, Vitamin E, zinc and magnesium.
Sources for these nutrients to avert insulin resistance can be obtained from health supplements if the diet proves to be insufficient. With the proper preventive and intervention measures which include the commitment to keep to a healthy diet and lifestyle, insulin resistance can be managed enabling one to enjoy good health and the weight loss rewards of exercise.
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About the author
The author of this article Rose Windale is a Health and Wellness Coach who has been successful with several natural health programs for many years. Rose recently published a step-by-step guide on how to lose weight the EASY way and become totally healthy and happy. More info on her life-changing eating habits plan HERE.
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