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I have just done a blood test and have insulin resistance. is there medication i can take for this and how can i reverse the condition?
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Insulin resistance: Discuss with your doctor , but metformin is often used in pre-diabetes and in insulin resistance, weight loss , healthy diet ,exercise is also recomended. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes/prediabetes-insulin-resistance
Answered 10/28/2020
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Need more info: What test was done? What was the result? If you are even slightly overweight, lose 10% of body weight and exercise at least 150 minutes/week. Taking drugs may be easy but is not a substitute for changing your health habits. Wish you good health!
Answered 11/27/2020
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