Insulin resistance occurs in most obese children and adults that have bigger waists than hips. Overweight creates a greater need for insulin in the body to keep the blood sugar level normal in the body. Timely corrective steps like an optimum diet and lifestyle could help reverse the loss of this pancreatic function and developing of diabetes.
Consuming a diet that is less in fats, calories, refined sugar and high in fiber helps in co0ntrol. Regular daily exercise with relaxation and positive moods helps. Avoiding excess alcohol, smoking as well as controlling blood pressure with a diuretic could help. If corrective steps are not taken it is found that insulin resistance in the early stages turns to diabetes when pills and ultimately insulin shots become a part of everyday life.