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| Web Pages |
| Insulin Resistance Syndrome |
| Information about this syndrome, typically characterized by an abnormality in blood glucose metabolism. |
| Lowering Your Insulin Levels |
| Information on reducing insulin levels by lowering carbohydrate intake. |
| Syndrome X/Insulin Resistance Information |
| One woman's experiences with Syndrome X and tips on living with this disease. |
| Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance |
| Column by Pat Kendall, PhD, RD of the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. |
| Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance Syndrome |
| Woman's Diagnostic online article about screening for insulin resistance syndrome. Concise explanation of the syndrome and appropriate screening. |
| Insulin Resistance Syndrome |
| American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition. Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts. |
| Insulin Resistance Treatment |
| One physicians opinion about the treatment of Insulin Resistance. |
| InterNational Council on Infertility (INCIID) on IR and PCOS |
| Reviews in a question and answer format the link between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Clear and to the point answers to a variety of questions. |
| Weight Control Doctor |
| This book and web site are dedicated to the topic of Syndrome X and its impact upon health. Tips about metabolism and healthy eating. |
| Screening References for IR and Syndrome X |
| Cites the various tests used to identify individuals with insulin resistance, syndrome X, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Links to sites that describe these tests and conditions in more detail. |
| Insulin Resistance and the Glycemic Index |
| Comprehensive references and resources about insulin resistance, and the associated conditions of syndrome x, polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Multiple handouts are links to resources. |
| Syndrome X Universe |
| Description of this syndrome. Describes the cluster of metabolic risk factors for heart disease and hypertension. |
| Understanding Insulin Resistance |
| Role of sugar and insulin in type 2 diabetes and how insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar. |
| Joslin Diabetes Center - What is Insulin Resistance? |
| Definition of Insulin Resistance. Discussion boards, self-management programs, exercices to reduce it. |
| Insulin Resistance: Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventions |
| Study about causes of IR, potential nutritional and botanical substances that are capable of positively influencing insulin resistance. |
| Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes |
| Basic explanations about Insulin Resistance: causes, symptoms, prevention. |
| Findings and Recommendations from the American College of Endocrinology Conference on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome |
| Summary of their findings, in question-and-answer form. |
| The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse? |
| Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index. |
| ICD-9-CM Code for Dysmetabolic Syndrome X |
| Detailed definition of the diagnosis code for dysmetabolic syndrome X. |
| Optimal Management of Hypertension and Obesity in the Metabolic Syndrome |
| A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF. |
| Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects |
| The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin. |