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  1. J

    Could someone clear up how reversible insulin resistance is?

    Until recently, I was operating under the belief that insulin resistance was 100% reversible and would be completely eliminated once I got to a normal weight. However, after almost 50 pounds lost over 4 months and on the verge of normal BMI, my glucose tolerance remains pathetic. In fact, it's...
  2. J

    How can I reduce my insulin resistance?

    I've lost 35 lbs since September. my fasting has gone down from 83 to 78 but my postprandial continues to spike hard, to the point even 20g carb will take me from 78 to 130 @ 1hr. Yet my blood sugar generally doesn't go above 165-170, even if I eat 100g carb, is that normal? until recently, I...
  3. J

    Type 2 Does anyone else get tingling/numbness only a few hours after consuming carbohydrate?

    Me: 25, 169lb, normal fasting sugars (~80), elevated postprandial sugars, I often see them go up to 160-170 after a high-carb (~100g) meal. I test before and after meals. Latest A1C was 5.5%. All bloodwork/B12/vitamins are normal. Not on any medications, not formally diagnosed with prediabetes...