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Insulin resistance syndrome
Insulin resistance syndrome, also called metabolic syndrome, is a set of conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high blood sugar, and obesity around the waist that leads to an increased risk in diseases like heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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What are the tests for insulin resistance syndrome?
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What are the symptoms of insulin resistance syndrome?
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What is the best diet and workouts for an insulin resistance syndrome patient?
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How is insulin resistance syndrome cared for when under hospital care?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Is insulin resistance the same as insulin resistance syndrom/ metabolic syndrome or does the former lead to the latter?
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A 39-year old asked:
My brother has insulin resistance. What should I tell him?
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A 23-year old female asked:
How can I get pregnant with insulin resistance?
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A 29-year old asked:
How to tell if I have pre-diabetic insulin resistance?
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A 42-year old asked:
Is drinking diet coke healthy if i have insulin resistance?
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A 30-year old asked:
I was just diagnosed with insulin resistance. will metformin help?
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A 43-year old asked:
If I am now about to start taking metformin for insulin resistance. what should I expect?
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A 17-year old female asked:
Is there a cure for insulin resistance? Does it mean you will develop diabetes? I am in my late teens
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A 24-year old male asked:
Frequent urination every 30 minutes. Pain in bladder and bottom of vagina. I have insulin resistance too. What can I do??
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A 62-year old male asked:
can a diabetic build up resistance to insulin?
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A member asked:
What does insulin resistance mean?
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A 36-year old asked:
How to remove the "rash" insulin resistance gives you?
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A member asked:
What is the definition or description of: Insulin Resistance?
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A 29-year old asked:
Will chromium help in Insulin Resistance?
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A 22-year old male asked:
Can increased prolactin cause insulin resistance?
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A 38-year old female asked:
Can insulin resistance lead to frequent urination?
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A 34-year old asked:
What causes insulin resistance in type ii diabetes?
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A 44-year old asked:
What are the symptoms of insulin resistance in diabetic?
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A 25-year old asked:
When a girl has insulin resistance, what are the effects?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does eating small meals 6x/day affect insulin resistance?
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A 47-year old asked:
Please offer some advice on diabetes with insulin resistance?
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A 47-year old asked:
Can someone tell me if smoking is bad for someone with insulin resistance?
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A 48-year old asked:
Please explain why people say losing weight with insulin resistance is very hard, or even impossible?
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A 58-year old male asked:
Is insulin resistance caused by beta cell impairment? Is there a way to prevent beta cell deterioration?
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A 38-year old female asked:
What's the difference between insulin resistance and diabetes? Can someone who has insulin resistance not have diabetes?
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A 33-year old asked:
Even though I get a positive opk every month can my insulin resistance be the reason I am not conceiving?
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