Prediabetes and Insulin Resistance Explained

Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose move from blood into muscle, liver and fat cells. When cells respond less effectively, the pancreas may release more insulin to compensate. Over time, glucose can rise into the prediabetes range. This process can occur with no obvious symptoms and is influenced by genetics, body composition, sleep, activity, diet, stress and some medicines.

Insulin resistance is not a diagnosis you can confirm from a single home reading. A clinician assesses the pattern with appropriate blood tests and your medical history. Obesity can be associated with insulin resistance, but body size alone cannot diagnose it and people of different body sizes can develop glucose problems.

Arrange Diabetes Screening if it has not been completed, and take prescribed medicines as directed. Regular movement helps muscles use glucose; choose an amount and intensity that fits your health. Meals with vegetables, fibre and protein may support steadier energy, while Nutrition Counselling can turn general advice into a workable routine. A Weight Management Programme may help if weight change is one of your goals.

Arrange review for repeated abnormal readings or symptoms such as excessive thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision and unusual tiredness. Urgent assessment is needed for confusion, severe weakness, repeated vomiting, difficulty breathing or inability to keep fluids down.

Ask which tests assess your glucose, how insulin resistance affects your personal plan, whether medicines contribute, and how progress will be monitored. Discuss activity limits and nutrition goals alongside any other conditions.