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(08) 6110 0570admin@pdchealthhub.com.auInsulin resistance means the body's cells respond less well to insulin, so the pancreas has to make more to keep glucose in range. Together with the pancreas gradually making less insulin, it is a key part of how type 2 diabetes develops.
Insulin resistance is linked with carrying weight around the abdomen, physical inactivity, family history and conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome. It often has no symptoms, and there is no single routine test for it in everyday practice, so clinicians look at the overall picture, including glucose, HbA1c, blood pressure, cholesterol and waist measurement.
Regular physical activity, especially a mix of aerobic and resistance exercise, improves the body's response to insulin, as do changes in eating and, where appropriate, weight. Some medicines also help.
Our clinicians can explain how this applies to you and help with the next step, whether that is a referral, a device, funding or a plan the rest of the team can see.
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