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  5. I'm fat. Does that mean I'm insulin resistant?

I'm fat. Does that mean I'm insulin resistant?

I'm fat. Does that mean I'm insulin resistant?

Not nesscarily, consult a doctor to know if you are insulin resistant.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can I cure type 2 diabetes by losing weight?

Whether it can cure diabetes is still a doubt. But weight loss can definetely help in lowering blood sugar levels which in turn can help manage diabetes better.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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Can you get rid of insulin resistance by fasting?

There can be slight improvement for sure.

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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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Will weight loss lower blood sugar?

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

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What could cause a high fasting insulin on a ketogenic diet?

High fasting insulin during ketogenic diet is because of elevated fasting glucose levels usually start to occur with those who have been following a strict keto diet for over a year. This is the body's way of assuring that glucose is present for organs that require it

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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