Hyperinsulinemia, what is it and how to deal with?

Hyperinsulinemia is excess insulin in the blood. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in blood and its use by the body. When the tissue level there is resistance to this hormone, insulin is secreted in excess blood accumulating and causing other complications. That is why this disorder is usually accompanied by overweight and associated with other disorders such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose.

The mainstays of treatment are:

 Medication. Generally used to improve insulin sensitivity, will be directed by your doctor according to your situation. Avoid self-medication.

 Exercise. Increases the sensitivity of cells to insulin, improves glucose utilization and helps you lose weight. Do not miss these benefits. Work with a professional and make the exercise more suited to their abilities.

 Food. Correct overweight, reduce hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, improve blood pressure levels and blood lipids ... everything is possible through proper nutrition.

Here are some of the food strategies to deal with this situation:

 Avoid sugar and sugary foods. Replace them with sweeteners, diet soda, low-calorie jams.

 Monitor the amount of carbohydrates in your diet. Flours, breads, pastas, crackers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, biscuits and so on must be properly selected and distributed throughout the day to avoid dangerous increases in blood insulin concentration.

 Control the portion size. Any strategy is valid at the time of check amounts and calories, cooking what is right and necessary, use smaller plates to replace ingredients.

 Say no to alcoholic beverages. You should drink plenty of fluids and water will be the drink of choice.

 Reduce salt intake. Avoid high sodium foods such as deli meat, canned goods, snacks and use natural seasonings when seasoning dishes.

These are just some of the things to consider over the diagnosis of hyperinsulinemia. It is essential to have a personalized nutrition plan that allows you to tackle the problem and its complications without adversely affecting their nutritional status.