Health, Conditions and Diseases, Endocrine Disorders, Pancreas, Insulin Resistance
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- Learn about the relationship between insulin resistance and obesity, and the role sugar plays in creating both health issues.
- One woman's experiences with Syndrome X and tips on living with this disease.
- A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF.
- Summary of their findings, in question-and-answer form.
- This book and web site are dedicated to the topic of Syndrome X and its impact upon health. Tips about metabolism and healthy eating.
- Comprehensive references and resources about insulin resistance, and the associated conditions of syndrome x, polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Multiple handouts are links to resources.
- Definition of Insulin Resistance. Discussion boards, self-management programs, exercices to reduce it.
- Role of sugar and insulin in type 2 diabetes and how insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar.
- The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin.
- Basic explanations about Insulin Resistance: causes, symptoms, prevention.
- American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition. Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts.
- Cites the various tests used to identify individuals with insulin resistance, syndrome X, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Links to sites that describe these tests and conditions in more detail.
- Detailed definition of the diagnosis code for dysmetabolic syndrome X.
- The glycemic index and glycemic load are commonly used to balance insulin and can improve the symptoms of insulin resistance. An article and references by Jane Higdon, Ph.D.
- Woman's Diagnostic online article about screening for insulin resistance syndrome. Concise explanation of the syndrome and appropriate screening.
- One physicians opinion about the treatment of Insulin Resistance.
- Study about causes of IR, potential nutritional and botanical substances that are capable of positively influencing insulin resistance.
- Column by Pat Kendall, PhD, RD of the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension.
- This information from Stanford defines insulin resistance and lists symptoms and causes including dietary considerations.
- Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index.
- Information on reducing insulin levels by lowering carbohydrate intake.
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