Sugar level remains increased in some diabetic patients. In many cases, there is no control even after taking medicines. In such a situation, doctors increase the dose, but still do not get relief. In such a situation, it is important that you get your insulin resistance test done once. What is this test? Let us know from the doctor about how it happens and why it should be done.
Dr. Deepak Kumar Suman, Senior Resident at Safdarjung Hospital It is said that diabetes patients may also have the problem of insulin resistance. This happens when the cells of the body do not respond properly to insulin, then glucose starts accumulating in the blood. This is called insulin resistance. In this problem, along with medicines, the reason for increasing sugar level also has to be understood.
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin is a hormone that transports the sugar present in the blood to the cells of the body. The body uses this sugar for energy, but
When the body does not respond properly to insulin, the pancreas does not produce insulin as required and this causes the sugar level to increase. Which in many cases is not controlled even by medicines.
If a person’s sugar level is not controlled even by medicines, then he insulin resistance Test should be done. This will tell whether there is a problem of insulin resistance in the body. Fasting insulin test and HOMA-IR test are done to detect insulin resistance.
Why is this investigation necessary?
According to the World Health Organization, if insulin resistance test is done on time, the sugar level in diabetic patients can be easily controlled. With its help, doctors can tell the patient about the right diet, medicine and lifestyle. From this it becomes clear that insulin resistance is not the reason for increasing sugar level. If it is so, then treatment is done accordingly.
How to reduce insulin resistance?
Walk or exercise for at least 30 minutes every day
cut back on sweets
Get at least 7 hours of sleep every day
Do not take mental stress