INSULIN RESISTANCE vs INSULIN SENSITIVITY

Do you know what insulin is???

Insulin is produced by beta cells of pancreas. It functions to convert glucose to glycogen.

Insulin resistance

When the insulin resistance occurred, our body cannot utilize glucose well where the body cannot respond either to exogenous or endogenous insulin. So, this condition can increase the chance of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Lastly, abnormally low insulin sensitivity is also called as insulin resistance.

Causes of Insulin Resistance:

Insulin sensitivity

Tips to increase insulin sensitivity:

- Choose carbohydrate wisely.

- Focussed on healthful fats and avoid saturated and processed fats.

- Moderate protein intake

- Moderately exercise

Insulin resistance vs insulin sensitivity

Source:

·      -  http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/

·      -  http://www.drwhitaker.com/how-to-improve-your-insulin-sensitivity

·      -   Lebovitz H. E. (2001). Insulin Resistance: Definition and Consequences. ExpClinEndocrinol Diabetes. 109    Suppl 2:S135-48.

·       - Mizrahi M. et al (2010). Assessment of Insulin Resistance By a¹³c Glucose Breath Test: A New Tool for   Early Diagnose and Follow-Up of High Risk Patients. Nutrition Journal 2010, 9:25.