I was just told that I have metabolic syndrome and I am insulin resistant.?

I am not diabetic but am worried that I could become diabetic in the future. My liver functions are also high and I have recently had a biopsy and was diagnosed with fatty liver. I am on medformin and I am hoping that it helps me lose weight in the process of controling my insulin. Anyone else out there going through same thing? Any body pains along with this condition also?

Hey Sweetie,
I am a working Mom at a Navy Hospital, and I have a daughter in her 2nd year of college. Several of my daughter's friends have this same thing. You can beat this! Take it one step at a time. Don't try to do all of these changes in one day.
People with the metabolic syndrome do have an increased risk of coronary heart disease and other diseases related to plaque buildups in artery walls, like a stroke and type 2 diabetes. The metabolic syndrome has increased a lot in the United States lately. I think there is an estimated 50 million Americans that have it, and this number is growing.
Your liver is working overtime, trying to filter out the junk food you are taking in. The liver produces enough natural cholesterol for your body already. Adding to that, is causing a huge build up. It's no wonder you don't feel well. Your body is working overtime.
This is because most of our foods are processed with refined sugars. It is a quick and easy way to prepare food, and the sugar in it is addicting. Therefore, making you come back, and this adds to increased sales. You actually get addicted to the sweet taste and crave it. This generation has been brought up on McDonald's, Wendy's, Hardee's and Burger King. All of that processed food, leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to health. Also, any time you eat starchy foods, like fries, rice, bread - your body turns that starch into sugar - sending more sugar throughout your body. If we all had a sugar meter on our heads, it would probably stay in High Alert for most people. We live on caffeine and sugar in order to keep up with our busy schedules. Work, college, children, etc.
The best way to "move" that sugar, is to walk at least 3 times per week. You don't have to run, you don't even have to walk fast. Just a nice stroll, (without stopping to shop) through the mall will do it. If you don't get this under control, then yes it is possible to be diabetic in the future. Walking is the key.
Change your diet to limiting fast food restaurants,and switch to diet coke with Splenda. The taste is remarkable, and I got used to it by the end of my first can. Opt for more vegetables and less meat in your diet. Switch your milk to 1%, because dairy products tend to make blood sugar higher for some reason. Eat whole wheat bread, the White Wheat bread taste better than regular white bread. Try using "Splenda" instead - it taste the very same as sugar. If you want ice cream, Edy's No Sugar Added brand is delicious.
It's going to take a life style change for this adjustment, but I can promise you - you'll live longer and feel better because of it. Most people can overcome this and not have to take the medicine the rest of their life.
My husband is diabetic and I've had no problems adjusting to his diet whatsoever.
Hope this helps...

I was diagnosed hypoglycemic (sometimes called metabolic syndrome). I found some good info on the web, but not enough. I started Hypoglycemics United to Foster Awareness as a result. www.hufa.org. I didn't have the liver problems, but had a yeast syndrome, that I am still working to control. Check out the symptoms link at www.hufa.org and you will see some of the other things that a metabolic syndrome may cause. Body pains, muscle twitches, and increased anxiety - fuzzyheadedness, memory loss all can be part of it.

Thank goodness learning to control blood sugar levels does work.

E-mail me if you have questions. HUFA is here to help.