Saturday, February 1, 2014

Ways To Reverse Insulin Resistance

By Serena Price


Insulin is a very important hormone in metabolism. It is particularly important in regulating the uptake of glucose breakdown products by the cell. Disordered production of this hormone is associated with serious clinical consequences. Deficiency of insulin is the main cause of type I diabetes. The other cause of this medical disorder is resistance of the body to the hormone. There are a number of interventions that can be used to reverse insulin resistance among diabetic patients.

Resistance to insulin disrupts the utilization of carbohydrate products. The physiological processes involved is rather complex but what is most important to understand is that the hormone loses its ability to stimulate the uptake of glucose by the cells leading to its accumulation within the blood stream. This is what causes diabetes. Resistance commonly occurs when there is a change in the structure of the hormone receptors.

Deficiency of this hormone may go unnoticed over a long period of time. A few constitutional signs may be seen in the beginning but this is just for a few of the cases. Such symptoms include weight gain, frequent urination, depression, fatigue and so on. A laboratory test may be more helpful as it may help reveal elevated levels of blood sugar or acidosis.

The aetiology of resistance is majorly related to lifestyle. It is based on the fact that more hormone production is triggered when blood sugar is raised. This in turn reduces the affinity of the hormone to appropriate receptors. Factors that can cause increased blood sugar include caffeine, alcohol, foods with high content of sugar, stress and so forth.

Cutting down on carbohydrate intake is crucial for lowering blood sugar. Alternative foods like fat and protein can be used instead. The body adapts by burning up fat as a form of providing energy. In this way, not only are hormone levels adjusted but also blood pressure, triglycerides among other factors that needed to be stabilised.

Exercise is also important for metabolizing glucose and lowering the levels of the hormone. Short exercise intervals are recommended to allow effective communication with the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This prevents the adrenals from releasing adrenaline and therefore the liver is able to recruit glucagon into the bloodstream.

Working out without encompassing diet regulation can be strenuous because one would have to exercise continuously to get rid of the starch consumed every time. Smoking, drinking alcohol and use of caffeine are considered risky as they raise blood glucose levels and should therefore be avoided. One is also advised to sleep adequately to relieve stress. Additionally, meditation and deep inhalation facilitate stress

To get the best individualised advice on how to reverse insulin resistance, one should work closely with the nutritionist and the physician. Nutritionists will advise you on how to combine all the minerals in the right combinations. Some of the major minerals include vitamin, glutamine and chromium. Proper diet is an effective way of not only managing the condition after it develops but also plays a role in preventing it.




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