Factors which increases likelihood of insulin resistance

Factors which increases likelihood of insulin resistance

1.      A  Strong family history of diabetes

2.      A  History of gestational diabetes

3.      A  Polycystic ovarian disease

4.      A  Impaired glucose metabolism

5.      A  Obesity, BMI of > 30 kg / m2

6.      A  Increased waist hip ratio (WHR), 0.9 to 1 in men and 0.8 in women.

            Detection of insulin resistance was shown by Burgland et. Al and it is as follows. If we get know a persons BMI in kg / m2 and serum triglycerides in millimoles / L than insulin sensitivity index (ISI) can be calculated.

            Possibility of insulin resistance                          Insulin sensitiveValue

            High                                                                      < 3.5

            Moderate                                                              3.5 – 10

            Low                                                                      > 10