Insulin Resistance / Insulin Levels?

[Kris07]

Thanks you so much Dilly & Mark. You both had excellent explanations & really helped me to understand what my Dr. was telling me. I am a full blown Type 2 Diabetic but I also have PCOS (my husband & I are trying to conceive), and I'm Insulin Resistant. I am taking Fortamet (extended release form of Metformin b/c the regular kept me sick), Januvia, and Tricor (for my cholesterol).

I am on a diet, or should I say lifestyle change. I can't remember who put it that way but I liked it, and it's definitely a lifestyle change. I have my snacks during the day and my breakfast consists of Kashi or yogurt, and my lunch & dinner is almost always a Lean Cuisine. As you mentioned, I need to keep my carbs down in order to bring my insulin levels down, so are eating the Lean Cuisines ok? They aren't outrageous in carbs! I also exercise daily; Advanced Tae Bo and I am about to start switching it up by walking at least 30 minutes every other day! Is this a good plan? Will it help my insulin levels to come down?

And, I didn't realize by getting pregnant my insulin levels could affect the baby! Wow. Diabetes & Infertility really do play off of each other, so I am treating 2 different problems (Diabetes & PCOS) with the same treatment. Awesome! LOL! I am so motivated to make this work, to lose a few pounds, and rid of these problems ... and of course to get pregnant. Thanks so much!!

[Dilly70]

Hi again Kris. Mark, I think our posts crossed in the posting. Good explanation.

Kris, You asked about exercise, and I have to tell you my short story. I am a diabetic for 10 years. (I am 70). Diabetes can affect the arteries, and the result is hardening of the arteries. I cannot walk far, but regardless I was really stupid, and could have gone to the pool on a regular basis, but I did not. The result is that I had a heart attack. The cardiologists tell me that even with the diabetes, I could have kept my arteries in better condition with regular exercise.

I don't want to scare you too much, but if you are able, concentrate on exercise, exercise, exercise. Diet also of course---out with all the cookies, cakes, pies, ha ha. I hope my little story, helps you at least a little. Take care.

[Kris07]

Thanks a lot Dilly I do not eat cakes, pies, or anything like that - I stick to my 1,200 calories per day and try really hard. I do exercise (Advanced Tae Bo) and I'll start walking at least 30 minutes every other night to increase the weight loss.

I am sorry to hear of your condition! Heart attacks/heart disease runs early in my family (my Papa is in his early 70's; going strong but he's been through A LOT) so I want to nip it in the bud before it's too late! I am *trying* to take care of that. Thanks so much for your help & tips. You have been very helpful & motivated me even more to continue doing good!

[Dilly70]

Good for you, keep up with the diet. All crazy junk we eat (including a lot of the grains) is causing a diabetic epidemic, so I have read.

Good luck with the pregnancy. Ps: I am doing fine, as the heart attack did not damage the heart muscle, so am treating with medication, and have high hopes for a good recovery. Also going to the pool almost every day now!! ha haha. Even now it really helps my blood pressure and will help blood flow.

[Kris07]

I am glad your doing well after the heart attack, Dilly. Such a scary thing to go through! I didn't know swimming helped with blood flow. I love to swim & we have a very nice pool in our community!

Continue to do well and feel better!!