Treatment for Insulin Resistance, Conway, AR
Insulin resistance is often a silent contributor to chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stubborn weight gain—yet many people live with it for years without knowing it. If your body is struggling to respond to insulin effectively, even small lifestyle imbalances can escalate into larger health concerns.
At Consider Health, we take a comprehensive, personalized approach to restoring metabolic health. By evaluating your full picture—including symptoms, lab results, nutrition, and daily habits—we uncover the root contributors to insulin resistance and design a care plan tailored to your life. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or simply not feeling like yourself, support is here.
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What is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance occurs when your cells stop responding properly to insulin—a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar. As a result, your body needs to produce more insulin to keep glucose levels in check. Over time, this can lead to inflammation, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, and eventually, type 2 diabetes.
While insulin resistance doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms at first, it gradually disrupts your metabolism and energy levels. Many people discover it only after routine lab work or when struggling with related conditions like fatigue, cravings, or difficulty losing weight.
At Consider Health, we use functional medicine and in-depth blood testing to detect early signs of insulin resistance—even before it progresses into chronic disease. Our goal is to help you restore balance, improve insulin sensitivity, and protect your long-term well-being through a personalized care plan rooted in your unique health story.
Common Causes of Insulin Resistance
Insulin resistance can develop for a number of reasons—some you're born with, others that are acquired over time. While scientists are still uncovering the exact mechanisms, several contributing factors have been clearly identified.
Acquired causes include:
Excess Body Fat
Especially fat stored around the abdomen and internal organs (visceral fat), which increases inflammation and disrupts insulin signaling.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Physical inactivity reduces your body’s sensitivity to insulin and limits the muscles’ ability to absorb glucose.
Poor Nutrition
Diets high in processed carbs, sugar, and saturated fats can strain your metabolic system and lead to insulin dysfunction.
Certain Medications
Drugs such as steroids, HIV treatments, and some blood pressure medications have been linked to increased insulin resistance.
Hormonal and genetic factors:
Hormonal Disorders
Like Cushing’s syndrome, acromegaly, and hypothyroidism can interfere with how your body processes insulin.
Genetic Conditions
Although rare, such as Type A insulin resistance, Donohue syndrome, lipodystrophy, or Werner syndrome, may lead to insulin resistance from birth or early in life.
What Symptoms Does Insulin Resistance Cause?
Insulin resistance often develops quietly, with few obvious signs in its early stages. Over time, however, it can disrupt many systems in the body—particularly those related to blood sugar regulation, metabolism, and hormonal balance.
Some of the most common symptoms and signs include:
Fatigue after meals
Increased hunger or sugar cravings
Difficulty losing weight, especially around the abdomen
Frequent urination
Darkened skin patches (especially on the neck, armpits, or groin—called acanthosis nigricans)
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Elevated blood sugar or insulin levels on lab tests
Irregular menstrual cycles or signs of hormone imbalance
What are the Treatment Options for Insulin Resistance?
Treating insulin resistance isn’t about masking symptoms—it’s about restoring the body’s ability to regulate insulin naturally and sustainably. At Consider Health, we use a root-cause, data-driven approach to help you rebalance your metabolism and prevent future complications.
Your personalized plan may include:
Functional Medicine
We look at your full health picture—including hormone balance, digestive function, sleep, stress, and environmental factors—to identify what's disrupting your metabolic health and why.
Comprehensive Blood Work Testing
Our in-depth lab panels evaluate glucose, insulin, inflammation, thyroid function, and more. This helps us detect early dysfunction, shape effective strategies, and track progress over time.
Cardio IQ Panel
This advanced lipid profile assesses cholesterol particle size and count—providing a more accurate picture of your cardiovascular risk. It's especially valuable for people with insulin resistance, who may not show warning signs on standard tests.
Virtual Health Coaching
Our remote coaching sessions offer expert support to help you implement new habits and stay consistent. Whether you're adjusting your nutrition, sleep, or movement patterns, our team is here to guide and encourage you—wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean when you have insulin resistance?
It means your body is producing insulin, but your cells aren’t responding to it properly—causing blood sugar and insulin levels to rise over time.
How can you reverse insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance can often be improved through targeted lifestyle changes such as balanced nutrition, regular exercise, stress reduction, and sleep support—especially when guided by a personalized care plan.
What are the complications of insulin resistance?
If left unaddressed, insulin resistance can lead to serious conditions like type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease. Not everyone will experience complications—but early care and consistent follow-up are key to preventing them.
How can I lose weight if I have insulin resistance?
Focusing on stabilizing blood sugar through whole foods, consistent movement, and addressing underlying hormonal imbalances can make weight loss more achievable and sustainable.
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