Insulin resistancePosts and articles about Insulin resistanceCommunityDoes being obese result in insulin resistance for prediabetics?Our family physician said I was at risk of possibly developing type 2 diabetes because I am a bit overweight. So I have been trying my best to make sure I don't...CommunityDoes having hypertension mean I'm at risk of insulin resistance?When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I later developed hypertension a few years after giving birth. The physici...CommunityWill I be diabetic if I develop insulin resistance from hypertension?Last year, I was diagnosed with hypertension during our annual health visit to our physician. My late father had high blood pressure due to his diabetes, so I w...CommunityIf I have type 2 diabetes, will I have to inject insulin eventually?I have hypertension and my doctor says I have also developed insulin resistance, which has put me at risk of developing diabetes. I have made a few lifestyle ch...CommunityWhich type of insulin should I take if I have insulin resistance?I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a while back and also found out that I experienced insulin resistance. I have tried being physically active, eating healthy...CommunityShould I take injectable insulin if I am on anti-diabetic medication?I’m on antidiabetic medication for my type 2 diabetes. I’ve had this condition for some time now, and sometimes I think that the oral medication feels like it i...CommunityWill metformin improve glucose tolerance if I have hyperglycemia?I have low blood sugar. I sometimes have blurred vision and get very fatigued at the worst times. I read that the symptoms could get serious if I don’t find a w...CommunityCan metformin improve insulin resistance in HIV-infected people?A family member of mine developed new-onset diabetes as a result of their HIV treatment. We knew that there would be possible chronic complications that would f...CommunityCan I get lactic acidosis from metformin while on ARV treatment?I’m on stavudine as part of my ARV treatment. I also have insulin resistance and I’m worried that I might become diabetic and develop further complications like...CommunityDoes insulin raise blood pressure by increasing resistance in vessels?My wife has started taking insulin for type 2 diabetes, and she’s had a rise in blood pressure afterward. I’m worried that there may be another condition that s...CommunityDoes decaf coffee or drinks cause insulin resistance?I have type 1 diabetes and ever since my diagnosis I have switched to decaf coffee and other decaffeinated drinks. Will drinking these cause insulin resistance?AnswersAnju Mobin Is Blood Pressure the Same as Blood Sugar?The terms "blood sugar" and "blood pressure" may seem confusing to some people, but is blood pressure the same as blood sugar? No, they are not! Though they may...CommunityHow does type 2 diabetes cause hypertension?I am in my early 40s and was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have made several lifestyle changes, for example following a diet plan and exercise regi...CommunityWhy is hypertension a risk for type 2 diabetes?My mother has hypertension and was recently told by her doctor that this is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes. I don't know much about diabetes so maybe t...CommunityHow can I prevent type 2 diabetes if I have hypertension?I have been struggling with hypertension ever since I had my first baby. I am quite scared because I know that hypertension is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes...CommunityDoes too little insulin cause hypertension?I have type 2 diabetes which means that my body resists insulin. I know that diabetes, in general, can cause hypertension, but is this also the case when your b...CommunityHow do I know if my type 2 diabetes will result in hypertension?I am 45 years old and have type 2 diabetes. I have changed my diet and am following a fitness routine so that I can better manage my illness. I am worried about...CommunityDoes insulin resistance in type II diabetes cause hypertension?I have type II diabetes which means that I have insulin resistance. Does this mean that I could also develop hypertension?AnswersAnju Mobin How Does Obesity Cause Insulin Resistance?Obesity may cause insulin resistance. Fortunately, this may be overcome by reducing your weight. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to keep your bloo...