PCOS Messages for August, 2002: Re: syptoms of insulin resistance

Re: syptoms of insulin resistance

From: Barb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:02:42 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Carrie, Symptoms vary from noticeable to hardly noticeable. Here is a list of things to watch for.

There are many symptoms that are connected to the syndrome known as Insulin Resistance.

Obesity is a condition that is Usually linked to this syndrome, especially if it is concentrated in the upper body. Along with this, if the obesity coincides with a inactive lifestyle and or stressful lifestyle, the risk for getting this syndrome increases dramatically. But,there are women who are not obese that have IR.

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels can also be an indicator of Insulin Resistance. These symptoms can be linked with obesity, but can also occur in healthy weight individuals. These levels can indicate a disorder in lipid or glucose metabolism. The levels of these compounds can be tested by your doctor during a routine blood work up.

Glucose intolerance is a condition that can occur alone, but when linked with the other symptoms can point to Insulin Resistance. Glucose intolerance is a condition in which the body can no longer use the glucose in the blood stream effectively. This can also be measured by your doctor, but may require a fasting, or a special sugary drink to be consumed, and then blood glucose measurements are taken.

High blood pressure is a fourth condition associated with Insulin Resistance. High blood pressure is when the systolic (or "working phase of the cardiac cycle) is measured to be 140mm Hg (mercury) and the diastolic (or "resting" phase of the cardiac cycle is 90mm Hg. This means that your heart is working harder than normal to pump your blood throughout your body. This should be measured by your doctor at every visit.

Other factors that may contribute to the development of Insulin Resistance, but are not necessary to have for the diagnosis are: smoking, certain conditions of ageing, a familial history of diabetes or obesity, stress that cannot be coped with effectively, and an inactive lifestyle.

Having all four of these conditions may cause your doctor to diagnose you with Insulin Resistance. This diagnosis can only be done by a qualified physician and after several indices have been identified. Always contact your physician if you think you may have this syndrome or any other health related problems.

HOpe this helps.

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Sincerely,
Barb C.

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