Below is a list of the main conditions or co-morbidities that are driven by long-standing insulin resistance. Chronic inflammation and broader metabolic dysfunction begins to develop years before Type 2 diabetes is diagnosed. IT ALL STARTS AND ENDS WITH INSULIN RESISTANCE! Learn more……
Eye conditions: diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts
Nerve damage: particularly in the feet and hands
Kidney disease: known as diabetic nephropathy
High blood pressure: Increased cardiovascular strain and arterial damage
Cardiovascular disease: coronary artery disease, heart attack, stroke
Liver disease:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
Susceptibility to infections and slower wound healing
Cognitive decline and increased risk of vascular dementia
Hormonal and reproductive health:Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Sleep apnoea: affecting breathing and sleep quality
Erectile dysfunction and reduced fertility
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Feel for your bottom rib with your fingers
Feel for the top of your hip bone
