INSULIN RESISTANCE – A ROOT CAUSE OF PRE-DIABETES
 Insulin Resistance creates increased levels of insulin and glucose in the blood stream, which is a major underlying cause of Pre-Diabetes. If left unchecked, this reversible condition may lead to Type 2 Diabetes, which, in the majority of cases, must be managed for the rest of a Diabetic's lifetime and often requires insulin injections on a daily basis.
Type 2 Diabetes, itself, increases the risk of kidney disease, blindness and the need for amputation.
Combating Pre-Diabetes is also crucial for heart disease prevention because Diabetes in its various forms can damage the cardiovascular system, specifically the lining of the arteries, as well as creating a greater risk of blood clot formation. All of these factors raise the likelihood of developing Cardiovascular Disease leading to a heart attack or stroke.
Insulin Resistance-related Pre- and Type 2 Diabetes also increase the risk of Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X), a cluster of cardiovascular disorders. Research by Louisiana State University published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in December 2003 found that those suffering from Metabolic Syndrome were at significantly greater risk of dying from a heart attack than those without the condition. The study, conducted over a 15-year period, concluded that men with Metabolic Syndrome were from 2.9 to 4.2 times more likely to die of a heart attack.
This breakthrough in understanding the body's biochemistry remains relatively unknown, even though Insulin Resistance has reached epidemic proportions. You need to understand this link in order to help reverse the symptoms of your condition.
The Insulite Pre-Diabetes System is the first scientifically-designed multi-layered method that can restore your body's ability to conquer Pre-Diabetes by reversing Insulin Resistance.
Pre-Diabetes and Insulin Resistance
| "It has been known for several decades that a poor response of the body's tissues to insulin - called 'insulin resistance' - is of major importance in the development of type 2 (mature onset) diabetes."
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As an underlying cause of Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance has many factors that contribute to its presence in the body. In essence, our environment and lifestyles have evolved too rapidly for our bodies to keep pace. We are still genetically "wired" to thrive on the entrenched habits of our ancestors, who consumed different, nutrient-rich foods, a diet low in carbohydrates and sustained greater levels of movement and exercise. Some people may also have a genetic predisposition to Insulin Resistance, while others develop the condition through high stress and unhealthy lifestyles.
You may be interested in some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance and the Insulite Pre-Diabetes System:
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