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Insulin Resistance Center - Shreveport, LA

Shreveport Endocrinologist Doctors for Insulin Resistance

Type of Physician: Endocrinologist

What is a Endocrinologist?

A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat disorders of the internal (endocrine) glands such as the thyroid and adrenal glands. Endocrinology also deals with disorders such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, pituitary diseases, and menstrual and sexual problems.

Specialty: Endocrinology

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Endocrinologist Doctors in Shreveport *

Ronald Skowsky MD
Walter Ronald Skowsky
1801 Fairfield Ave
STE 307
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 841-2820

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
Subhashini Yaturu
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-8411

LSU Health Sciences Center Endocrinology
Steven Neil Levine
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
(318) 675-5960

LSU Health Sciences Center Endocrinology
David E Scarborough
1501 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71130
(318) 675-5960

Laura Kimball-Ravari MD
Laura Kimball-Ravari
2300 Hospital Dr
STE 360
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 212-7902

Thomas J Worgul MD
Thomas J Worgul
7837 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 798-2030

Highland Clinic APMC Internal Medicine
Donna J Rushing
1455 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Expy
Internal Medicine
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 798-4577

Ravindra Goel MD
Ravindra Goel
2520 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Expy
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 212-5750

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Insulin Resistance

What is insulin resistance?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the beta cells, which are cells that are scattered throughout the pancreas. The insulin produced is released into the blood stream and travels throughout the body. Insulin is an important hormone that has many actions within the body. Most of the actions of insulin are directed at metabolism (control) of carbohydrates (sugars and starches), lipids (fats), and proteins. Insulin also is important in regulating the cells of the body including their growth.

Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition in which the cells of the body become resistant to the effects of insulin, that is, the normal response to a given amount of insulin is reduced. As a result, higher levels of insulin are needed in order for insulin to have its effects. The resistance is seen with both the body's own insulin (endogenous) and if insulin is given through injection (exogenous).

What causes insulin resistance?

There are probably several causes of insulin resistance and there is thought to be a strong genetic factor (an inherited component), Some medications also can lead to insulin resistance. In addition, insulin resistance is seen often in the following conditions:

  • the metabolic syndrome
  • obesity
  • pregnancy
  • infection or severe illness
  • stress
  • during steroid use

What is the relationship between insulin resistance and diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is the type of diabetes that occurs later in life. Insulin resistance precedes the development of type 2 diabetes, sometimes by years. In individuals who will ultimately develop type 2 diabetes, it is believed that blood glucose and insulin levels are normal for many years; then at some point in time, insulin resistance develops.

At this point, there is ofte...

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Nearby Shreveport Hospitals *

Doctors' Hospital of Shreveport
1130 Louisiana Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)227-1211

Brentwood Hospital
1006 Highland Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)678-7500

CHRISTUS Schumpert St Mary Place
One Saint Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)681-4500

Promise Hospital of Shreveport
1800 Irving Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)425-4096

CHRISTUS Schumpert Sutton Children's Medical Center
One Saint Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)424-5437

Dubuis Hospital Shreveport
One Saint Mary Pl
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)678-1000

Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
510 E Stoner Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318)221-8411

Shriners Hospital Shreveport
3100 Samford Ave
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318)222-5704

LSU Health Sciences Center
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318)675-5000

Willis-Knighton Medical Center
2600 Greenwood Rd
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318)212-4000

LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport North
2550 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318)212-6860

Willis-Knighton Bossier Health Center
2400 Hospital Dr
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318)212-7000

Cornerstone Hospital of Bossier City
4900 Medical Dr
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318)747-9500

LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport Pierremont
8001 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318)212-3200

Willis-Knighton Pierremont Health Center
8001 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318)212-3000

CHRISTUS Schumpert Highland Hospital
1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318)681-5000

LifeCare Hospitals of Shreveport South
9320 Linwood Ave
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318)688-8504

Willis Knighton South
2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318)212-5000

Minden Medical Center
1 Medical Plz
Minden, LA 71055
(318)377-2321

North Caddo Medical Center
1000 S Spruce St
Vivian, LA 71082
(318)375-3235

DeSoto Regional Health System
207 Jefferson St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318)872-4610

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