What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance means that the body's cells respond less effectively to the hormone insulin. The body must produce more insulin to regulate blood sugar – a significant precursor to metabolic diseases like diabetes.
When detected early, its progression can often still be reversed.
What are the symptoms of insulin resistance?
Typical symptoms include fatigue after meals, intense cravings, weight gain, and concentration problems. Insulin resistance often goes unnoticed for a long time.
What causes insulin resistance?
Causes include an unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, and obesity, all of which reduce the cells' insulin sensitivity.
What are the risk factors for insulin resistance?
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Unhealthy diet
- Family predisposition
What treatment methods are available for insulin resistance?
Treatment involves nutritional and exercise medicine, along with targeted metabolic medical support.
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How does Clínica Es Castell help with insulin resistance?
Clínica Es Castell in Mallorca detects insulin resistance early through metabolic diagnostics and develops an individualized prevention and treatment program. Find out more in the section Regeneration & Longevity; diagnostics are performed via Hematology & Vital Diagnostics.