Patient Comments: Insulin Resistance - Symptoms
What were the symptoms of your insulin resistance?
Comment from: anonymouspatient, Male (Patient)
Published: February 13
10 years ago the medical doctor I went to taught me the trans fats (anything with "hydrogenated oil" in the label) causes insulin resistance. Refined sugars cause high sugar. He taught me how to eat and got my sugar controlled. It is scary how much ignorance is out there on the part of md's that were taught nothing about nutrition. The Trans fats clog cells making it harder for insulin to get in. Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Ree24, 25-34 Female (Patient)
Published: May 18
I was extremely tired all the time, and I couldn't lose weight. Even with exercising every day and counting calories. I finally went to my doctor and was diagnosed with it. She put me on Metformin for a few months, and I started a low carb diet. I lost 34 pounds and my insulin levels were back to normal. It is amazing how much better I feel all around, now that it's under control! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: Mardi Naidoo, 55-64 Male (Patient)
Published: May 05
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes about 12 years ago and was on Diamicron for the past 8 years. I started walking and swimming regularly about 5 years ago and also cut out all unhealthy foods; mainly refined carbohydrates! I also take a cinnamon capsule and a resveratrol capsule; as well as Krill Oil. I monitor my blood sugar daily and have stopped taking the Diamicron as my blood sugar is well controlled without it, and if I do take it, it causes terrible low blood sugar! Type 2 diabetes is reversible! Was this comment helpful?Yes
Comment from: 45-54 Female (Caregiver)
Published: February 14
Insulin resistance has never been explained so easily. It's so important for patients and caregivers to understand pre-diabetes and diabetes, so they can take action once they know why is so important to have the right nutrition, to exercise and to lose weight. Everything makes sense in diabetes. Was this comment helpful?Yes
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I am presently undergoing serious symptoms of insulin resistance. After years of taking Metformin, I was recently taken off of it and put back on my first insulin - Lantus. I have also taken Byetta for years with no problem. To make a long story short, I had an allergic reaction with Lantus that landed me in the hospital. Then I was switched to Levemir, and guess what? Another rotten reaction. Then I was switched to Novolin and here goes again. I am presently undergoing that allergic reaction. I am about ready to give up.