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Diseases » Insulin Resistance » Introduction
 

Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance: Introduction

A condition where the body's cells are unable to respond to insulin properly. The pancreas keep producing more insulin but can't keep up to increases in glucose level as the body isn't able to utilize the produced insulin properly. Insulin resistance is most commonly associated with diabetes.

Symptoms of Insulin Resistance

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Medical Textbooks Online about Insulin Resistance

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
 

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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Insulin Resistance: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Misdiagnosis and Insulin Resistance

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Heart attacks can be undiagnosed: Although the most severe symptoms of heart attack are hard to miss, there are varying degrees of severity. It is altogether too common for people...read more »

Heart attacks can be overdiagnosed: Although many people die from heart attacks, there are also many cases where people fear that they have a heart attack, but actually have something...read more »

Cluster of diseases with difficult diagnosis issues: There is a well-known list of medical conditions that are all somewhat difficult to diagnose, and all can present in a variety of different...read more »

Poorly healing leg rashes a classic sign of chronic disease: Recurring leg rashes, or poorly healing leg rashes, are a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes, particularly of Type 2 diabetes, but also Type 1 diabetes. They can also occur...read more »

Leg cramps at night a classic sign: The symptom of having leg muscle cramps, particularly at night, is a classic sign of undiagnosed diabetes. However, there are also various other causes....read more »

Obesity-related conditions undiagnosed in children: A variety of conditions are associated with obesity (see obesity), but these tend to be undiagnosed more often in child patients than in adults. Some of the overlooked conditions may...read more »

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Causes of Insulin Resistance

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Managing Diabetes

Managing DiabetesWhat are the most important steps to take in keeping your diabetes under control? Hear a leading diabetes educator describe the seven key behaviors...

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 DiabetesType 2 diabetes doesn't strike out of the blue. Instead, a person's body undergoes a series of changes. Listen as experts explain the clues...

 

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that can increase a person's risk of developing heart disease. Learn more about this syndrome and...

Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic SyndromeYour risk of developing heart disease, stroke or diabetes is greatly increased if you suffer from a combination of health problems, known as...

 
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Clinical Trials for Insulin Resistance

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