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| ==Insulin Resistance Calclulator==
| | #REDIRECT [[Insulin resistance]] |
| [[File:Acanthosis-nigricans4.jpg|thumb]]
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| Please check any items that apply to you:
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| # Family history of [[diabetes]], [[overweight]], abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides, high blood pressure, or [[heart disease]]
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| # Frequent [[sugar cravings|cravings for sugary]] or starchy foods or feeling addicted to carbohydrates
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| # Difficulty losing weight, especially around the middle called [[central obesity]]
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| # [[Waist circumference]] measurement over 36 inches (women) or 40 inches (men)
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| # Shakiness, difficulty thinking, or headaches (often in the afternoon) that go away after eating
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| # Over 10 pounds above your ideal weight
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| # [[Exercise]] fewer than two times per week | |
| # [[High blood pressure]]
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| # High [[triglycerides]] and low [[HDL cholesterol]]
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| # [[Polycystic ovary syndrome]]
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| # [[Acanthosis nigricans]] skin changes (velvety, mossy, flat, wart-like darkened skin on the neck, armpits, or underneath the breasts)
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| Score: ________
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| ==How can W8MD help?==
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| * If you checked three or more items, you are likely to be insulin resistant. The more items you checked, the higher your risk is of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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| * W8MD's Insurance Physician Weight Loss Program is a comprehensive weight loss program that focuses on addressing the root causes of weight gain in both adults and children.
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| * This program is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to weight loss and is led by a team of highly qualified and hospitable professionals who are dedicated to helping individuals achieve their weight loss goals.
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| * The program is specifically tailored to the needs of each individual and is designed to provide the support and guidance necessary to help individuals reach their weight loss goals in a safe, effective, and sustainable manner.
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| * The team of professionals includes physicians, nutritionists, and other healthcare specialists who work together to develop a customized weight loss plan that is tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual. With a focus on addressing the root causes of weight gain and providing a comprehensive approach to weight loss, W8MD's Insurance Physician Weight Loss Program is an effective and highly successful program for anyone looking to achieve their weight loss goals.
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| ==Also see==
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| * [[Insulin resistance]]
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| * [[Acanthosis nigicans]]
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| * [[Metabolic syndrome]]
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| [[Category:Endocrine-related cutaneous conditions]]
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| [[Category:Medical signs]]
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| [[Category:Medical conditions related to obesity]]
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