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  Neil Synnott (Exercise Physiologist, Physiotherapist)
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  I am qualified as a PHYSIOTHERAPIST and ACCREDITED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST. I primarily use the McKENZIE METHOD for assessment and management of musculoskeletal pain disorders. The ... View profile

  Hi Cherie,
  
  
  
  Insulin resistance can be a precursor to diabetes. Thus it is great that you are aware of this and wanting to know more about insulin resistance.
  
  
  
  Insulin is a hormone released by your pancreas. Insulin's main role is to regulate metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Insulin helps glucose (a form of carbohydrate) transfer from our blood stream to other tissues - muscles, fat, liver - to give us energy to move etc. When insulin resistance is present, the ability of insulin to transfer glucose into your muscle is impaired. If insulin resistance is left untreated or unmanaged, over time your blood glucose level increases and can lead to a diagnosis of diabetes.
  
  
  
  I practice as an accredited exercise physiologist and have had many people referred by their general practitioner where insulin resistance has been the main reason for referral. With further education about insulin resistance and the role diet and exercise can have to manage it, the health team - YOU, the general practitioner, dietitian and accredited exercise physiologist - can manage this condition! I suggest you speak with your general practitioner about referral to a dietitian and accredited exercise physiologist.
  
  
  
  Regards, Neil Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Dung Pham (Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, Health Coach)
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  Dung is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who currently works in Community Health and Private Practice as a HACC/CH dietitian and Health Coach. She has also ... View profile

  Neil has described insulin resistance quite clearly. As an addit you might want to participate in Diabetes Austalias Life program which is a diabetes prevention program targeted to those at risk of diabetes or so called “Pre diabetes”. You can contact Diabetes Austalia directly or talk to your GP about it. The program focuses on nutrition , exercise and lifestyle changes and incorporates the expertise of a dietitian and exercise physiologist/ physiotherapist Reply to this post  |  Report
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