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Check out these trait options: One in four adults has insulin "tolerance"!
According to various estimates, up to 25% of adults suffer from some form of insulin resistance. In itself, this condition is not very dangerous, but if no measures are taken, it can lead to the development of prediabetes and even type XNUMX diabetes - a disease that significantly affects the quality and length of life. In order to notice the danger in time, it is important to control the level of glucose in the blood, as well as to pay attention to other signs of insulin resistance.
Obesity in the waist area
In women, excess weight is primarily distributed on the hips and buttocks, the "apple" type of obesity, in which "reserves" are accumulated in the waist area, is more characteristic of men. It is all the more important to see a doctor as soon as possible if you have a tummy tuck. The fact is that fat in the abdominal region is especially active in the production of hormones that affect glucose tolerance and thereby increase the risk of diabetes. Check your glucose level, make an appointment with an endocrinologist and be sure to review your diet and lifestyle: a low-carb diet and exercise should help.
Pimples and enlarged pores
With increased resistance to insulin, the body begins to produce sebum more actively, which in turn leads to the expansion of pores and the formation of acne. If this has become your problem, do not rush to the cosmetologist - perhaps you should make an appointment with an endocrinologist first!
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Strictly speaking, this is not a symptom, but a factor that seriously increases the likelihood of developing insulin resistance. Recent studies have confirmed a direct link between diagnosed PCOS and an increased risk of insulin resistance.
