Can a type 2 increase their insulin sensitivity like a non diabetic diabetic

[bulkbiker]

But if my blood sugars are now well in range after meals surely my body is coping with it well? When I have some of the carbs it rarely goes over a 7, it usually is In the 6 range.

How will I know of my insulin resistance is improving?
I know is I become more resistant that my blood sugars would go sky high, and my blood sugars were so much higher before when I was first diagnosed, but portion controlling my carbs, and losing weight has already got me back to normal levels, so my IR must be improving?

Maybe get it tested then you can monitor?

 

[Jessielouiseb]

Maybe get it tested then you can monitor?

How do you get Insulin sensitivity tested? Do I need to pay?

 

[Jessielouiseb]

Well, losing the weight won't do you any harm even if it doesn't help the sensitivity - and will make you feel so much better in yourself.

I agree, I want to lose weight regardless, as o know it will reduce any other health risks

 

[bulkbiker]

How do you get Insulin sensitivity tested? Do I need to pay?

Yes... unless you have a very understanding GP.

 

[Jessielouiseb]

Yes... unless you have a very understanding GP.

What test is it called?

 

[Jessielouiseb]

What test is it called?

And do you know how much it would cost?

 

[bulkbiker]

And do you know how much it would cost?

It's called an insulin resistance test. I had mine done by medichecks with blood drawn at my surgery (they were happy to fill the medichecks vial when I had some other bloods taken)
https://www.medichecks.com/diabetes-tests/insulin-resistance-test
Other forum members have used other private testing facilities
https://thriva.co
and there is a third whose name escapes me.

 

[Jessielouiseb]

It's called an insulin resistance test. I had mine done by medichecks with blood drawn at my surgery (they were happy to fill the medichecks vial when I had some other bloods taken)
https://www.medichecks.com/diabetes-tests/insulin-resistance-test
Other forum members have used other private testing facilities
https://thriva.co
and there is a third whose name escapes me.

Thanks so much