- According to the WHO, there are 420 million people diagnosed with diabetes and the trend continues to rise throughout the planet.
- Due to the lack of medical check-ups, there are people who can have this condition for years without knowing it, especially in countries like Mexico that lack a culture of prevention.
- A frequent question in people is whether they will gain weight due to insulin resistance, although the truth is that it is not the hormone itself that causes the problem.
There are many myths about the insulin resistance and weight gain. Although the internet now makes communication easier, it has also spawned the spread of fake news. First of all, it must be remembered that it is the hormone produced in the pancreas and its function is to maintain normal glucose or blood sugar levels.
For its part, clarifying doubts on this subject is of great importance if one considers the current panorama. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) there are 420 million people diagnosed with diabetes. While the most worrying thing is that the trend continues to rise throughout the planet.
Now, a frequent doubt in people is whether they will gain weight from the insulin resistance although the truth is that it is not the hormone itself that causes the problem. The cause is that the body is not using blood sugar correctly: it is not burning it. It is a vicious circle because being obese increases the risk.
What does it harm?
According to the Dr. Acosta Thenwho is a bariatric endoscopist and director of the Obesity Clinic and Specialties Salutte Clinic, the levels are not high enough to lead to diabetes, but they are to prediabetes. A very common sign is the darkening of the armpits, neck and crotch, which is called acanthosis nigricans. You can also develop diabetic retinopathy.
It is a myth that people with insulin resistance find it difficult to lose weight, because one of the main factors against being overweight, obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, fatty liver or hypertension, is precisely to lose weight. weight.
Among the risk factors for insulin resistance are modifiable and non-modifiable. Among them we can mention: age over 45 years, polycystic ovarian syndrome; physical inactivity, which is modifiable; a diet high in refined flours, sugars and fats. Other than that, a genetic history of gestational diabetes.
A family history of diabetes, a current blood pressure condition, high cholesterol, and a history of cerebral ischemia or heart attack are factors to consider. The solution will always be to maintain a healthy weight, with a good diet: three servings of fruit a day, three of vegetables, two of cereals and three of proteins. The basic rule is to maintain anti-inflammatory food.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an estimated 30 million people in the United States have diabetes. Approximately one in four patients do not yet know.
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