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Diabetes: Easy ways to naturally increase insulin sensitivity

In case your body has become insensitive to insulin, here are few tips that can help you increase the sensitivity.

Written by Editorial Team | Published : August 28, 2019 9:31 AM IST

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Whenever we hear a term called diabetes, another term that comes to out mind is insulin. This means that basically people have an idea about what diabetes is. Well, it is disease that occurs when your pancreas stops producing insulin or your body becomes insensitive to the produced insulin. It is essential for the breakdown of sugar molecules from which we get energy. In absence of insulin or when the body becomes unable to properly use it, excessive sugar gets accumulated in the blood vessel which gradually can be fatal. If you are suffering from diabetes, you will experience symptoms like increased thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, weight loss, blurry vision, increased hunger etc. If not managed on time, high blood sugar can potentially cause severe damage to your body. Some of the major complications that you may go through include heart disease, neuropathy, hearing loss, depression, dementia etc. So, in case your body has become insensitive to insulin, here are few tips that can help you increase the sensitivity.

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Exercise

Exercise regularly: Indulging in resistance training is considered as one of the best ways to increase insulin sensitivity.

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Increase Soluble Fiber

Foods high in soluble fibre can help reduce LDL cholesterol levels. Good sources include oats, barley, beans, lentils, fruits (especially apples, citrus fruits, and berries), and vegetables (particularly okra and eggplant). Opt for quinoa and oats instead of refined grains. Whole grains contain more fibre and nutrients that support heart health.