Posted by Jennifer on July 6, 2000, at 15:47:47
In reply to Re: Jennifer - endocrine test, posted by SLS on July 3, 2000, at 11:48:51
Noa & Scott, I'm going to be real lazy here and respond to both of your posts at once. Besides, I've got to get off to the dentist Yuk!
>If so, it could mean having to do a low carbohydrate diet, along with getting my act in gear to do exercise, and it could mean taking medication (glucophage--sp?), about which I know little. The exercise I need to do anyway. The low carbo diet would be extremely challenging for me.
This is the standard tx for insulin resistance, although it seems the opposite of what would be beneficial. Glucophage helps the insulin work better and get where it needs to go. There are several good low carbo diets out there, but a nutritionist is your best bet with helping with the special needs of insulin resistance.
>I don't think that severely limiting carbohydrate intake is necessary.
In insulin resistance, the chance of cardiac and stroke are much higher. A low carbo diet has been found to be extremely beneficial in reducing the effects of the resistance. It is realized that this is not usually the diet of preference, however, the usual low fat, things in moderation, diet has been found to be detrimental and worsens the condition of those with IR.
>(Don't walk backwards, or you'll undo everything you've accomplished by dieting).I LOL with this one too! I'm thinking of seeing if my treadmill will go in reverse!
Jennifer
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