About Insulin Resistance
Key Highlights
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Enables early detection of a key risk factor for Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.Provides a personalized management plan combining lifestyle, diet, and medication.Helps prevent or delay the onset of full-blown Type 2 diabetes and its complications.Improves overall metabolic health, energy levels, and can aid in weight management.Involves ongoing monitoring and support from a specialist to adjust the plan as needed.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of prediabetes (elevated fasting glucose or HbA1c).
- Presence of metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, abnormal cholesterol).
- Strong family history of Type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Unexplained weight gain, persistent fatigue, or skin changes like acanthosis nigricans (dark, velvety skin patches).
How to prepare
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before blood tests for accurate glucose and insulin levels.
- Bring a list of all current medications, supplements, and medical history.
- Be prepared to discuss your diet, exercise habits, and family medical history in detail.
- Wear comfortable clothing for a potential physical examination.
- Note down any specific symptoms (fatigue, thirst, frequent urination) and their duration.
Risks & possible complications
- Progression to Type 2 diabetes if the condition is not adequately managed.
- Increased long-term risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease.
- Potential side effects from prescribed medications (e.g., gastrointestinal issues with metformin).
- Frustration or difficulty adhering to long-term lifestyle changes.
- Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) if medication and diet are not properly balanced.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is not from a procedure but involves adopting and maintaining new lifestyle habits.
- Regular follow-up appointments are essential to monitor blood markers and adjust the treatment plan.
- Consistent implementation of dietary modifications and a structured exercise routine is the cornerstone of management.
- Self-monitoring of blood glucose may be recommended to track progress.
- Joining support groups or working with a dietitian can improve long-term success and adherence.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient management)
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Expected recovery time: Ongoing lifestyle management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering insulin resistance in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with endocrinology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform insulin resistance. MediFyr helps you compare endocrinologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for insulin resistance compare across other countries where we have data.
Arjun Chopra, a 48-year-old software engineer...
Arjun Chopra, a 48-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active but noticed a gradual, unexplained weight gain around his midsection over the past three years. Despite maintaining his gym routine, he felt constantly fatigued, with intense sugar cravings in the afternoons. His annual check-up revealed elevated fasting blood sugar and high triglycerides. His primary care physician, concerned about metabolic syndrome, referred him to an endocrinologist. The endocrinologist recommended a detailed workup for insulin resistance, including fasting insulin and glucose levels, and an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). The OGTT was challenging for Arjun, who felt jittery and unwell after the sugary drink. The results confirmed significant insulin resistance. The doctor prescribed a combination of Metformin and a structured lifestyle intervention program focusing on a low-glycemic diet and high-intensity interval training. After six months of diligent adherence, Arjun lost 15 pounds, his energy levels soared, and his blood markers normalized. Emotionally, he shifted from initial denial and frustration ('I work out, why is this happening?') to empowerment, seeing his body's signals as a guide rather than a failure, and now advocates for metabolic health in his community.
Endocrinologists for Insulin Resistance
Explore experienced endocrinologists who regularly perform insulin resistance and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
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- 50 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 15 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 30 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 13 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria, Kolkata
- 8 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway, Kolkata
- 16 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Doddaballapur, Bangalore
- 3 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
- 33 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital Millers Road, Bangalore
- 12 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
- 12 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 27 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 7 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 18 Years Experience
- Endocrinologist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Kolkata
- 20 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake, Kolkata