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Symptoms of insulin resistance Insulin resistance usually does not cause any noticeable symptoms except for tiredness, exhaustion, and low energy, which some may associate with lack of sleep, and this is what pushes the problem of insulin resistance to develop without the person noticing, because it does not cause a noticeable increase in blood sugar.
So you will not be able to know if you have resistance
Insulin is one of the symptoms that you feel, and you will not be able to know if you have any of the other medical conditions resulting from insulin resistance syndrome, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol without tests.
The most prominent signs and symptoms that may indicate insulin resistance are:
• Pressure readings equal to 130/80 or higher.
• Fasting glucose level of 100 mg/dL or higher.
• The level of triglycerides during fasting is greater than 150 mg/dL.
• The level of high-density lipoprotein, or good cholesterol, is less than 40 mg/dL in men and less than 50 mg/dL in women.
• The appearance of patches of dark, velvety skin on the back of the neck, groin and armpits known as acanthosis nigricans.
• Waist circumference of more than 101 cm in men and 88.9 cm in women.
● symptoms of chronic insulin resistance, over time may
As insulin resistance worsens, the cells in the pancreas responsible for making insulin may wear away, making them unable to produce more insulin to control blood sugar levels.
This is what causes high blood sugar levels, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes, which are responsible for the emergence of some symptoms, including:
Extreme thirst.
• frequent urination.
• overweight.
• Feeling hungry even after eating.
• A feeling of numbness and tingling in the hands and feet.
• Feeling tired.
frequent infections