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Does fasting insulin of 2.5 indicate insulin resistance?

Does fasting insulin of 2.5 indicate insulin resistance?

A fasting level of 30 mU/mL indicates greater insulin resistance in a diabetic individual than in a normal patient without insulin resistance.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Does losing weight lower blood glucose in type II diabetes?

Yes, it has been observed that weight loss affects blood sugar levels.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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How to decrease my fasting blood glucose levels?

One should eat meals low in carbs and exercise for a minimum of 45 mins daily. In addition, try and lose weight upto 10kgs to reverse prediabetes and diabetes.

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Does fasting insulin of 2.5 indicate insulin resistance?

A fasting level of 30 mU/mL indicates greater insulin resistance in a diabetic individual than in a normal patient without insulin resistance.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Is it harder to lose weight if your blood sugar is high?

Losing weight with insulin resistance is more difficult because your body converts blood sugar into fat instead of energy

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Why is a fasting blood sugar of 117 considered high?

117 is considered prediabetes and not very high. However, one should keep a check on blood glucose levels so that it does not progress to severe conditions.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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