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Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?
Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?
Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?
Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it's not treated or able to be treated.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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Does metformin promote insulin production?
Yes
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What tests are performed to confirm that one has PCOS/PCOD?
FSH and LH blood test will detect PCOS promptly along with an ultrasound.
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Why does the pancreas stop insulin in type 2 diabetes?
Research suggests that beta cell death is the culprit behind insufficient production of insulin in the body.
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How can diet cure insulin resistance permanently?
There is no permanent cure to insulin resistance. However, eating a low carbohydrate diet which has low glycemic index along with regular physical activity will keep insulin resistance at check.
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Do I really have PCOS based on the blood test report below?
Yes
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INSULIN (FASTING)
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