Insulin Intolerance

If it is anything like diabetes, then maybe it is more of a quantity instead of not being able to eat it at all. Google it and see what it says about it, you may still be able to have these things, just small, SMALL portions. :o)

Sounds like you're on the verge of a life change. I am assuming that there are outstanding test results. If you do have insulin resistance you will be referred to a dietitian. The dietitian/nutritionalist will direct you towards classes to teach you how to manage your condition. This person will also help you develop a personalized menu.

Managing insulin resistance is not just about diet. It's also about building muscle. Physical activity and weight lifting have been known to dramatically improve this condition.

A vitamin D deficiency can also cause insulin resistance. Make sure you're taking a Vitamin D3 supplement of between 2000 and 4000 IU. This is a hormone precursor and insulin is a hormone.

Some tips on diet. You don't have to avoid pasta, bread and potatoes, you just have to change the type of grain they are made from. There is whole grain pasta, whole grain bread, sweet potatoes, and brown rice. What you have to watch more carefully is your snacks and fast food. Hamburger buns are out, soft drinks are bad, candy and desserts are out. You'll have to make more food at home. This is good, you'll save money and loose weight.

E., I do not know anything about insulin intolerance but I am allergic to chocolate. I grew up eating chocolate, my Dad is a chocoholic! It makes me really sick. After my oldest son had an allergic reaction to chocolate and I started to learn more about it, I realized that I was allergic also. My reactions up to that point were not as severe as my sons. Every once in a while I would eat some just to have it. Then I would feel lousy again. The last time I started having trouble breathing,SERIOUS! I ended up in the ER. After that NO MORE CHOCOLATE! When you get used to not having it and you see that you feel better then it won't be so bad. It will take time but you can do it!!
If you check the bookstore for cookbooks then you might be able to find one that you like. You can take the information and check at the library to see if they have it. Sometimes you can also find things on ebay. God Bless!

Please keep us posted. I am not sure what insulin intolerance is, but I imagine it is a metabolic disorder. Maybe you should consider following a type 2 diabetes meal plan... I hope you are ok.

Look for books on Low GI eating / Glycemic index.
You will be surprised that there are some things you can have (in moderation & in combination with other things).

Read up on type 2 diabetes & you will figure out how to avoid it. I was mis diagnosed Type 2, did a lot of research, did a lot of reading, then was diagnosed with Syndrome X (Metabolic Syndrome) Which is almost as bad, but my pancreas still works, sort-of.

The trick is to figure out how to lighten the load for your pancreas so it continues to serve you.

Moderation & eating less at meals will be key. That is that hard part for me. But if you are following a Low GI diet, you will find you are not as hungry!

Exercise is huge in this. Helping your body burn off the excess glucose so your pancreas does not have to process it will be important. sometimes I will just jog in place for 5 minutes after a meal If I cant go take a little walk. Even just 5 or 10 minutes 2 or 3 times a day will help!

Good luck!

There are a lot of people these days who have developed allergies to gluten, which unfortunately is found in breads and pastas. It is know as Celiac disease. You will find a lot more if you google it. They have diet recommendations and such. Hope it helps.
R. T

Hi E.,

What the doctor is telling you is that your pancreas is not working properly and you need to help it out. Too much sugar in the blood is commonly known as diabetes, either type I or type II and this is considered a pre-diabetic state. Type I is where the pancreas will not work at all, usually from birth and type II is usually something that has happened later in life, either through diet,injury or infection and can usually be controlled with diet. THAT IS A GREAT THING!

Google "low glycemic diet." These are foods that do not create a rise or fall in blood sugar, for instance, you can eat red potatoes but not white ones. You can have fruits and veggies galore and even agave nectar that is incredibly delicious...pizzas made with low glycemic flour is also a treat as well as many many other things. The alternative to not eating well will push you into a diabetic state. Diabetics lose limbs and sight because the sugar in their blood acts like acid and eats the lining of the capillaries and then the arteries away until it is too far gone and death occurs. The low glycemic index will also keep you at a healthy weight...

You can also see a good chiropractor and they can make sure there is no interference with the blood flow to the pancreas. It may be that simple.

I would thank God that you found it at this state. Most people don't know until it's too late or too much of an effort to try to correct it!

God bless,

M.

Check out some vegetarian recipe books, because they tend to have a lot of "fruit and vegetable" recipes. They'll include plenty of pastas and breads, too, but will have more foods without them than most. Also, "gluten free" cookbooks and recipes sound like a good place to start. Finally, check out the recipes at the Blood Type Diet website (http://www.dadamo.com/typebase4/recipes.htm). People who are blood types A & O have wheat (which is what most pasta and bread are made with) and potatoes as a food to avoid, so if you look at those recipes, you're likely to find alternatives you can make -- either alternative breads that don't use wheat, or just a plain different type of food -- instead of potatoes, eat carrots; instead of spaghetti, eat chicken soup, etc.

Thats not good have they checked your blood sugar levels?
http://www.medicinenet.com/insulin_resistance/page5.htm#toch lists foods you can & can't eat

go to womentowomen.com; there is a good article on Insulin resistance and diet tips (I typed in Insulinresitance to find it), If you want to get one there are many good cookbooks out there for diabetics that have the nutrtional breakdown of each serving of food. The recipes have really gotten quite good. You just need to look at them and see which one you prefer.(available at any bookstore) But I would reccomend that you start with the site above. I know it sounds overwhelming now but changes in your diet will become routine. Good luck