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What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?
What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?
What are the earliest ways to detect insulin resistance?
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.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
Can insulin resistance cause weight loss?
Yes, in rare cases it can cause rapid weight loss. This is because your body is not able use glucose as energy. So it starts burning muscles and fat.
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How do I lose weight with smart blood sugar?
Do not take high calorie meals. Exercise daily and take plenty of fruits.
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How to lose fat with insulin resistance?
Do not take high calorie meals. Exercise daily and take plenty of fruits.
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Can weight loss cause diabetes?
Weight loss does not cause diabetes. However, diabetes can lead to unexplained weight loss.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
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