Insulin Resistance Test- 808 Questions Answered

Please see these two reports.. whether I am going to be a diabetic in future? Do I have insulin resistance?

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Dr. Nishant Kumar JaiswalPublic Health Medicine Specialist | Lucknow

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Reports are seemingly normal ... Read More

Does metformin help in decreasing insulin resistance? Also can it help with treating acanthosis nigricans?

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Dr. Surbhi AgrawalGeneral Physician | Nagpur

Yes, certainly. ... Read More

Please provide diet and care to reduce insulin resistance. Also suggest any supplements that can be used. Also in general how many month it will take to reverse insulin resistance. Is fatty liver linked to insulin resistance. If yes can you please suggest how to reverse both the conditions

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Dr. Shaista FatmaGeneral Physician | Lucknow

Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ... Read More

Any homeopathic medicine for insulin resistance? Which will cure it and help in preventing diabetes

Asked for Male, 34 Years 3988 Views v

Dr. Chakshu MishraHomoeopath | Bareilly

There us no specific medicine for Insulin Resistance. But yes Homeopathy can help you symptomatically. So always share complete details of complaints. ... Read More

Can you be insulin resistant and still have normal T3, T4 and TSH levels? I am overweight. Just got my Thyroid tests done (normal), was wondering if I need to get my insulin resistance checked..

Asked for Female, 35 Years 203 Views v

Dr. Soubhik SinhababuGeneral Physician | Bankura

Check your FBS, PPBS, HbA1C. And lose weight. ... Read More

What does Insulin resistance mean? I have weight gain and my doctor has prescribed Metaformin 500 mG. Also I want know, if I have to take it, for how long.

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Dr. Nidhi SharmaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Chennai

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Take Tablet Reshape once at bedtime for 3 months ... Read More

Dear Dr. I am sending my insulin resistance report.. Please advise me it is normal range or dangerous???

Asked for Female, 31 Years 261 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Kumar PradhanGastroenterologist | Delhi

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Consult endocrinologist ... Read More

I have acanthosis Nigerians I took a blood test and the result are - FASTING BLOOD SUGAR(GLUCOSE) - 88.1mg/dL HbA1c - (HPLC) - 5.5 % INSULIN - FASTING -9.71 µU/mL HOMA INSULIN RESISTANCE Index Calculated - 2.11 QUANTITATIVE INSULIN SENSITIVITY INDEX CALCULATED - 0.34 Is my acanthosis Nigerians caused by insulin resistance?

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Dr. DarshanGeneral Physician | Surat

I don’t think on insulin resistance things ... Read More

Will Dexamethasone cause insulin resistance? I'm taking this tablets for skin treatment. Is it advisable to continue this tablet when the sugar levels are higher (pre-diabetes ranges)?

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Dr. Rakesh ParikhGeneral Physician | Jaipur

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Dexamethasone can definitely raise your blood sugar levels but if a skin specialist has advised it to you, it might well be necessary to take it. You should monitor sugar levels and start antidiabetic ... Read More

Hello, i am having insulin resistance from 2-3 years. From last 4 months i got to know that i am also suffering from Acanthosis Nigricans. I want to know whether i can eat a banana before workout?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 347 Views v

Ms. SujaniWellness | Bangalore

Hello , There might be many reasons for insulin resistance don’t worry this can be taken care with simple life style modification like eating on time adding good quality foods in your regular diet..St ... Read More

Hi, Age - 31, Male My HBA1C trend: * 2023 - 6.0 * 2024 - 5.8 * 2025 - 5.4 * 2026 August - 5.7 * 2026 September - 5.7 Fasting sugar always 90–99 mg/dL. Average blood glucose around 117 mg/dL. Recently I did fasting insulin in September - 16 uU/mL. Calculated HOMA-IR - above 3. My question is: Is this a sign of early insulin resistance? I have

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Dr shamoon khanGeneral Physician | Sangli

Your HbA1c of 5.7% is in the prediabetes range, but HOMA-IR alone does not diagnose diabetes or determine treatment; fasting insulin tests vary between laboratories. The falling earlier values are enc ... Read More

Hi, Age -31 , Male My HBA1C trend - 2023-6 2024-5.8 2025-5.4 2026 august-5.7 2026 September -5.7 Fasting sugar always 90-99 Average blood glucose around 117 Recently I did fasting insulin in September - 16uU/ml Calculated HOMA IR - above 3 My question is - Is this a sign of early insulin resistance? I have BMI of 20. How can I reverse if it is earl

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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna ChaitanyaGeneral Physician | Rajahmundry

Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment ... Read More

My hba1c is 5.8 fasting sugar 99. Fasting insulin 12. Is this prediabetic. What to do to control it from now.

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Dr. Rajiv KumarGeneral Physician | Pune

Diet and exercise ... Read More

29M, 98kg, 178cm (BMI 31). Fasting labs 22/06/2026. Need cardiologist opinion. History: Hypertension (on Cilnidipine), chronic urticaria (on Cetirizine), Finasteride for hair loss. Scalp folliculitis active during blood draw. No diabetes. Lipids: TC 187, LDL 129, HDL 39 (low), TG 91, Non-HDL 148 (high), ApoB 97, Lp(a) <7 (normal) Cardiac risk: h

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Dr. Ashish AgrawalGeneral Physician | Mumbai

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Can start statin Get echo done..no need of calcium score Cilnidipine is ok for ur age No glp1as of now. Weight reduction will solve almost all issues for u . ... Read More

I having Type 1 diabetes and Hypothyroidism. For years, I was on premixed insulins (Novomix 50 and Mixtard 30) without these symptoms. Three months ago, my regimen changed to Actrapid before meals and Xglar at night. Since then, I have new symptoms, mainly at night: breathlessness, fast heartbeat, internal restlessness/panic, throat discomfort, an

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Dr. Anupam PalGeneral Physician | Samastipur

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Anxiety may be cause . So you can take only propranolol at this time..no need to take many medicine . At the same time you need to correct uncontrolled DM & HYPOTHYROIDISM. CONNECT FOR FURTHER . ... Read More

I m debitic insulin dependent thyroid obesity female. I want suggestions on my medical report and want to ask questions regarding my health issues.

Asked for Female, 40 Years 50 Views v

Dr. Madhurika AgrawalPsychotherapist | Ghaziabad

Please share the reports . ... Read More

I have been asked to start with metformin for my grm if it not helpful than with insulin FIASP flex touch pen .How many minutes before meal do I have to use this???

Asked for Female, 33 Years 33 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

Immediately before meals after checking sugar level ... Read More

Hello, Recently diagnosed with insulin resistant. My endocrinologist suggested to start wegovy or mounjaro once a week . I am confused to take which one as these injections have very bad side effects , as I have have thyroid and arthritis. Please guide me which brand will be better for me for long period of time with my medical condition. Thank you

Asked for Female, 36 Years 64 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar GuptaGeneral Physician | Greater Noida

How mush is sugar level and weight . These medicines to be taken on high values ... Read More

I M 61 YEAR OLD FEMALE. MY FAMILY HISTORY HAS BOTH MY FATHER AND MY SISTER ARE HIGH DIABETIC MY HBA1C LAST YEAR WAS 6 AND MY FASTING INSULIN WAS 13.54 I WAS ADVICED TO CHANGE LIFESTYLE I EXERCISED AND TODAY I DID BLOOD TEST..PLEASE ADVICE IS THIS NORMAL WHAT MUST I FURTHER DO TO PREVENT DIABETES

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Dr. Ravi Kumar NadellaGeneral Physician | Hyderabad

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No sweets ... Read More

I am 21 now my weight 93kg after 2 years this oct 19 I got my period through talking ocp for a month I have hirusitum, m shape bald, hair fall, insulin resistance. I tried all the ways nothing works for me My last chance I am confusing with taking inositol and dosage and it's brand kindly can anyone clear that please 🥺

Asked for Female, 20 Years 35 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B SObstetrician | Bangalore

It's always weight reduction and life style modification which will help you in the long run with PCOD but along with that you can take OCP , metformin . Strength training will help you transform your ... Read More

I take 20 units of Human MIXTARD 30/70 insulin in the morning and 20 units in the evening. HM 30/70 is not available in medical stores and a Medical Doctor mentioned that the company is stopping production altogether. My query is : Can I take Huminsulin 30/70 instead of HM 30/70? Will the dosage remain remain the same? Thank you.

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Dr. Zohaib AdnanEndocrinologist | Kolkata

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Yes, Huminsulin 30/70 can be used in place of Mixtard 30/70. Both have the same 30% regular insulin + 70% NPH combination. In most patients, the dose remains the same, but check fasting and post-meal ... Read More

Iam in 20 week pregnancy and my anom aly scan done yesterday, doctor told report was normal. Doctor prescribed Ecosprin 150 from 14th week and doctor suggested continue the same. My bp is normal 120/70. My worry is whether any problem with finding of high resistance in left uterine artery and mean pi. Whether this leads to any complications for me,

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Asked for Female, 34 Years 258 Views v

Dr. Pushpa GourGynecologist | Bhopal

Consult please. ... Read More

I had stomach upset all of sudden staying alone no took online consulting.dr gave O2 took same 29.10.25 evening next day morning. Next day morning 6 vomit went to MD since ibs patient he stop O2 started rifaximin and wbc 22800 .so did USG 31.10.25 evening ...went to MD again on 01.11.25 he stop rifaximin based on earlier culture of July which also

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Dr. PandianGeneral Surgeon | Kanchipuram

Hello welcome Chances of getting resistance is not only based on the courses of antibiotics but also based on many factors like your body immunity, virulence of micro organisms and your locality anti ... Read More

Hello, My wife has completed 34 weeks. In last growth scan there was high resistance in one of the uterery artery. We had one doplar today in which pi is coming high at 1.25. BP readings 120/86. Weight 78kg. Blood sugar Normal. We are worried about the high resistance of blood flow. We are already on with ecosprin 150 and Argipreg from 3 months. Pl

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Asked for Female, 36 Years 281 Views v

Dr. Prateeksha B SObstetrician | Bangalore

You need to do frequent Doppler monitoring and in case anytime there is changes then opt for delivery ... Read More

I want to ask if official insulin diluent for regular insulin like huminsulin r and actrapid are available in india from the manufacturer. Im asking for small children with type 1 diabetes that needs micro doses of insulin. And pump therapy is too costly.

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Dr. Pankaj KumarGeneral Physician | Delhi

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At present, manufacturers such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk do not market official insulin diluents for human insulin vials or cartridges in India. These diluents are available in select countries fo ... Read More

Dr , I have a question that I have high myopia of left -20 and right -12 , can I go for resistance training and gyming , or should I prefer cardio only .

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna KumarPulmonologist | Hyderabad

It is nett to avoid wt lifting. Pl consult. ... Read More

Hi I have PCOS and got my blood work done. Sugar levels are under range but insulin is 249. I got 35tests under pcod screening and all levels are within average provided range. Can I manage this naturally? I want to avoid medicines as much as possible. Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Gaurav JaiswalGeneral Physician | Jhansi

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Fiber meal Do connect and consult ... Read More

My Suger FBS-126 and PP 184 and Hb1ac-7.4.my Doctor suggest me long acting insulin one shot per day(12 unit) for 3 month with existing medicin.Dr said that it is beneficial and prevent organ damage and also beneficial for Pancreas.I am confuse what should i do.please.

Asked for Male, 43 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Akshaya NDiabetologist | Bangalore

It depends on your other parameters and lifestyle . But medications and lifestyle changes can be chosen first and then assess progress For further management please book a consultation ... Read More

Hi sir / Mam, I am at 31 weeks 4 days pregnant, from growth scan it show as mild artery resistance but so far baby growth is good...even my bp and sugar level is normal...why high resistance and baby growth is always one week advanced.. doctor suggested for review after 1 week and told will plan accordingly...shall I wait up to 37 weeks...

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Dr. S K WadhwaGynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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You can forget about this finding; Baby's growth is good. Your BP is normal. Baby's movements should be noted. No one is going to do a Caesarean at this stage . I feel you should have a repeat scan a ... Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, If we don't have refrigerator, please suggest the alternate option to store insulin medicine.

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Dr. Suresh PurohitDiabetologist | Mumbai

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Very nice question! It’s very easy to procure a small refrigerator and the sainting temperature of insulin is very important. Today India is shining and you can get refrigerator on EMI. Save Insulin! ... Read More

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