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Insulin Resistance

 
 

Findings and Recommendations on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Key questions about the causes, prevalence, assessment, prevention, and treatment. From the American College of Endocrinology Conference.

Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
Discusses carbohydrates and blood glucose levels. From The Linus Pauling Institute.

The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse?
Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index.

Insulin Resistance
Defines what it is and lists symptoms and causes including dietary considerations. From Stanford.

Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes
Provides questions and answers on causes, symptoms, and prevention.

Insulin Resistance Syndrome
American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition. Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts.

Optimal Management of Hypertension and Obesity in the Metabolic Syndrome
A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF.

Treatment of Insulin Resistance
A physician's opinion and recommendations on this topic.

Understanding Insulin Resistance
Describes how insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar. By GlaxoSmithKline.

Insulin and its Metabolic Effects
The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin. (July 14, 2001)


Did you know?
Type-2 diabetes accounts for 90% of all cases diabetes.
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