How To Treat Insulin Resistance

Monitor Carbohydrate Intake

The concept of food as a form of medicine is not new, but has definitely become a central theme in disease management in recent years, especially in the treatment of insulin resistance. For a glucose intolerant patient, the idea is to limit the intake of starchy and sugary foods that will challenge the pancreas and cause big spikes in blood sugar. Ditching soda, candy, and pie may seem like a no-brainer, but other starchy foods can actually be the bigger culprit in the blood sugar challenge. Watch out for bread, pasta, tubers, and white rice, too. These high-glycemic index foods break down into simple sugars quickly and cause rapid glucose elevation. Patients should replace the bulk of their dinner plate with protein (including plant proteins) and whole fruits and vegetables, rather than starchy fillers like rolls and potatoes.

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