Treatment of Insulin Resistance

Increase exercise. Exercise is proven to reduce insulin problems.


Improve your diet.

•Switch from refined carbohydrates to a complex carbohydrate, low glycemic diet

•High ratio of soluble fiber to insoluble fiber.

•Improve quality of fat

◦Avoid saturated fat

◦Avoid trans fats

◦Increase monosaturated oils

◦Increase omega 3 oils (fish, flax).

•Smaller, more frequent meals.

•Reduce alcohol intake.

•Have mixed meals of carbohydrate, protein and fat.

Some herbs may help with insulin problems:

•Bitter melon (momardica charantia)

•Goats rue (galega officinalis)

•Gymnema

If you want specific professional advice about a supplement or herbal program , you may with to consult with a naturopathic physician. http://www.naturopathic.org/