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My Doctor Said I'm Insulin Resistant And Prediabetic. I Gain Weight Easily; Esp, In My Upper Abdomen. Any Suggestions???

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November 12
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A DiabetesTeam Member

Most people can handle 100-130 net carbs daily.
Some only 50-60 net carbs daily.
Some only 20-30 net carbs daily.

Find your carb tolerance. While sticking to the nondiabetic range of 4.0(72 usa) to 7.8(140 usa). Both before eating and 2 hour numbers.

If you control your numbers to this nondiabetic range you will arrest adding to the cumulative vascular damage from glucose spikes.

This cumulative vascular damage from glucose spikes feeds diabetes complications and comorbidities.

Live your best life with diabetes. Control your weight and BMI to the normal range of 18.0 to 24.9.

And never give up, never surrender, never ever.
You got this.
Have a wonderful day.

November 12 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

Being resistant to insulin means that when you consume too many carbs they are more likely to end up as body fat rather than energy for the cells to feed on

So the solution to both that and your weight problem is simple = Eat Less Carbs

Then their is less need to for insulin which you are resistant to and you won't have "leftovers" to get turned into even more body fat

Does that mean you need to "count carbs"?

Yes - limiting yourself to Less Than 150 a day is a good place to start

If you don't then you will lose the "pre" part of that diagnosis in short order

November 12
A DiabetesTeam Member

Here are some suggestions to manage insulin resistance and prediabetes, especially with weight gain in the upper abdomen:

- Weight Loss: Even losing 5% to 10% of your body weight can help manage blood sugar levels effectively
- Diet:
- Eat a lower-calorie diet.
- Change the amount and type of carbohydrates you eat.
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Here are some suggestions to manage insulin resistance and prediabetes, especially with weight gain in the upper abdomen:

- Weight Loss: Even losing 5% to 10% of your body weight can help manage blood sugar levels effectively.
- Diet:
- Eat a lower-calorie diet.
- Change the amount and type of carbohydrates you eat.
- Eat fewer saturated fats to control cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
- High-fiber foods can lower blood sugar and help with weight loss.
- Exercise:
- Aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity per week.
- Activities like walking, dancing, or even household chores can be beneficial.
- Professional Guidance: Consider working with a registered dietitian who specializes in diabetes management.

These steps can help manage your condition and potentially prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

November 12

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