Insulin Resistance

 


Insulin Resistance is a hormone produced by your pancreas (a gland that sits behind your stomach) that helps to regulate your blood sugar levels. It’s primary job is to move the sugar from your bloodstream into the cells of your body so they can use it for energy, perfecto!

lls are no longer receptive to insulin, it’s as if the lock on the door is rusted and now the key (insulin) no longer works properly. This causes a build up of blood sugar levels and high insulin levels leading to many of the PCOS symptoms you may be experiencing.  

Symptoms Of Insulin Resistance In PCOS

Insulin resistance leads to one of the underlying root issues of PCOS: high insulin levels. And this which is one of the underlying root drivers of many of your PCOS symptoms. It's also one of the 4 types of PCOS. The majority of women with PCOS will be insulin resistance PCOS type. Symptoms of PCOS that can be possibly traced back to insulin resistance include.

👉 High testosterone levels (ovaries)
👉 Acne, hair loss, excessive hair growth, depression (all being driven by high testosterone)
👉 Irregular periods and fertility issues
👉 Weight gain
👉 Poor energy levels
👉 Low thyroid output (hypothyroidism)
👉 Inflammation
👉 Sleep disorders
👉 Increased cravings and hunger

IR is also a risk factor for serious health conditions such as type II diabetes and metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, high blood triglycerides, low levels of good cholesterol). It is important to note that Insulin resistance is a major feature of type 2 diabetes, but you can have insulin resistance without having type II diabetes. 


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