"Katra" > wrote in message
...
> In article <5bZRb.1053$IF1.576@fed1read01>, "Nexis" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> > Some day people will figure out that people are individuals, and as
> > individuals they need different things. What works for one person will
not
> > work for every person...it's that simple. In order to have the best
health
> > you can, you have to find what works for *you*. Not what works for Bill,
Bob
> > and Amanda.
> >
> > kimberly
> >
>
> Excellent point... ;-)
> Just get checked out. Many grossly obese people have insulin resistance.
> It's as common as dirt. Low carbing seems to be the easiest answer to
> that problem.
>
> Find a decent family doc or internest that will work with you for the
> best results!
>
> K.
>

Actually, you don't have to be overweight to have insulin resistance. There
are many things that are believed to be precursors, including polycystic
ovarian syndrome. In most cases, low carbing isn't enough and may not help.
The key is less about the number of carbs than the type. Highly processed
flour and sugar based foods are the worst. I honestly believe the abundance
of them available is at least partially to blame for the increase in many
health problems, not the least of which is Type II diabetes, and insulin
resistance.
I would encourage anyone who is experiencing any of the following to be
checked for insulin resistance and possibly diabetes:
frequent bouts of exhaustion
frequent headaches
lack of energy
frequent thirst
dry or pasty feeling mouth
lower back pain (can be a sign of kidney problems)
blurred vision (does *not* need to be constant; can be intermittent)
tingling in hands or feet- can be as little as a toe, or the whole appendage
frequent urge to urinate
feeling dizzy/lightheaded after an extended period between meals

kimberly