I'm fat. Does that mean I'm insulin resistant?
Not nesscarily, consult a doctor to know if you are insulin resistant.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible.
Doctors use the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test or the A1C test to diagnose prediabetes. Less often, doctors use the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), which is more expensive and not as easy to give. The A1C test reflects your average blood glucose over the past 3 months.
Drink plenty of water and eat low carb diet along with 45 mins of brisk walking daily.
Burning fat is a combination of both calorie deficit, and insulin sensitivity.
The strongest evidence suggests that type 2 diabetes is mainly put into remission by weight loss. Hence, weight loss can affect diabetes management, however, it will happen in due course of time. One cannot achieve complete results in one month.
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