Have you ever tried diet and exercise but found it frustratingly difficult to lose weight? You could be having insulin resistance!
So what is insulin resistance?
Insulin is a hormone that is naturally produced by our pancreas in response to food intake to signal our cells to break down food. Therefore, insulin resistance is a condition whereby our cells are not able to respond to the effect of insulin, therefore increasing the insulin, glucose and fat storage levels in our blood.
Insulin resistance can significantly contribute to weight gain through several mechanisms:
- Increased Insulin Levels: When cells become resistant to insulin, the pancreas produces more insulin to compensate. High insulin levels can promote fat storage, especially in the abdominal area.
- Enhanced Fat Storage: Insulin is a storage hormone that facilitates the conversion of excess glucose into fat. With insulin resistance, the body struggles to use glucose effectively, leading to more glucose being stored as fat.
- Altered Hunger Signals: Insulin resistance can affect appetite-regulating hormones like leptin and ghrelin, often leading to increased hunger and cravings, particularly for carbohydrates and sugary foods.
- Reduced Energy Expenditure: Insulin resistance can lower metabolic rate and affect how the body uses energy, making it harder to lose weight.
Overall, insulin resistance creates a cycle that promotes weight gain and makes it more challenging to lose weight, highlighting the importance of addressing this condition early on.
So how do you know whether you have insulin resistance or not? Here are the key signs and symptoms that you can look out for:
- Constant tiredness: Feeling tired even after a full night’s sleep.
- Unexplained Weight Gain: Particularly around the abdomen.
- Increased Hunger: Frequent cravings, especially for sugary or high-carb foods.
- Difficulty Losing Weight: Struggling to shed pounds despite diet and exercise.
- Dark Patches on Skin: Areas of dark, velvety skin, especially on the neck or armpits (acanthosis nigricans).
- Frequent Infections: Slower healing from cuts or frequent illnesses.
- Elevated Blood Sugar Levels: Detected through blood tests or glucose tolerance tests.
- High Blood Pressure: Increased readings may indicate underlying issues.
- Mood Swings: Increased irritability or mood fluctuations.
- Family History: A family history of type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome can increase risk.
If you notice several of these signs, consider consulting a healthcare professional for further evaluation and testing. Early detection can lead to effective management strategies and combat obesity!
At Revival Clinic, you just need a comprehensive blood test to help you to understand your metabolic character then we can devise a customised plan for you to help you to reduce your body weight and most importantly achieve a healthier you.
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✨ Weight loss: By increasing your metabolic rate and improving insulin resistance, we are able to help you achieve your desired weight.
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