Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells no longer respond normally to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.
Symptoms:
- Liekais svars, īpaši vēdera dobumā ("ābols")
- Constant cravings for sweets and carbohydrates
- Postprandial drowsiness
- Increased blood pressure
- Stones in the gallbladder
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (in women)
Consequences if left untreated:
Insulin resistance → Prediabetes → Type 2 diabetes
Treatment with Dr. Caune:
- Analyses (fasting glucose, insulin, HOMA index)
- Metabolic syndrome - a complex approach
- Dietary recommendations (low glycaemic index)
- Medical therapy (metformin, etc.)