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I am 18 and have insulin resistance - what can i do?

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Diet/Exercise/Metfor: Most important is and foremost is low glycemic diet,Regular Exercise and weight loss by eating less calories and diet low in carbs,eliminate simple carbs like glucose,fructose,sucrose.No sugar substitutes,lean protiens,more fruits and veggies,whole grains,beans and tree nuts&low in saturated fats Follow up with Dietician and MD Metformin can be prescribed by your doctor as it helps Insulin Resista

Answered 6/25/2014

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Insulin resistance: You MUST see an endocrinologist. If you are seeing one and not making progress seek a different endocrinologist. This is critical.

Answered 10/17/2014

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