What are the symptoms of Insulin Resistance?

[Aaro]

I get extremely sleepy after eating food it's like I'm drugged and just feel unwell in general, also my sister has PCOS so I suspect that I might have IR. Are there any other symptoms that I should look out for?

[gangadharan_nair]

Insulin resistance is when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don’t respond well to insulin and can’t easily take up glucose from your blood. As a result, your pancreas makes more insulin to help glucose enter your cells. As long as your pancreas can make enough insulin to overcome your cells’ weak response to insulin, your blood glucose levels will stay in the healthy range.

The effects of insulin resistance

* Extreme thirst or hunger.

* Feeling hungry even after a meal.

* Increased or frequent urination.

* Tingling sensations in hands or feet.

* Feeling more tired than usual.

* Frequent infections.

* Evidence in blood work.

A fasting serum insulin level greater than 25 mU/L or 174 pmol/L is considered insulin resistance.

Links:-

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insul...

[RoadRunner44]

I am interested in your post but don't know what these letters stand for. Please let an ignorant person know. Thank you.

[Praveen55 Moderator in reply to RoadRunner44]

Wise people always ask questions.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Praveen55]

PCOS also sometimes goes along with being diabetic. I've had PCOS for many years and each time I have issues that go with it, my numbers drop for a week and I also have a low number before bed.

[Praveen55 Moderator]

Aaro

Welcome to the DI forum! There may not be any noticeable symptoms of insulin resistance particularly in the beginning. gangadharan_nair has already mentioned the usual symptoms above. It is best to go for blood test if you suspect IR. Fasting blood glucose and fasting insulin can be measured and then HOMA -IR , a measure of insulin resistance can be calculated.

If you are at a risk of PCOS, it is better to go for relevant tests. Follow the NHS link below for more information:

nhs.uk/conditions/polycysti...

[barani19 Administrator]

Aaro ,

Please go for all the below tests to ascertain of you have IR or not.

1) Fasting Blood Sugar

2) Fasting Serum Insulin

3) HbA1c ( good to know this number and do this test every 3 months to know if your blood sugar level is getting worser or better)

4) Post Prandial Blood Sugar