Insulin resistance is defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as a condition in which the body produces insulin but does not use it properly. Insulin resistance diets, therefore, are diets designed to keep blood sugar levels steady in order to delay or prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes. According to NIH.gov, by just losing 5 to 7 percent of their body weight, a person has a 60 percent chance of delaying or preventing diabetes. That is why, along with exercise, insulin resistance diets are the first form of treatment for this pre-diabetic condition.

According to LiveStrong.com, insulin resistance diets should include mostly fruits and vegetables, monounsaturated fats, and whole grains. On the other hand, diets for insulin resistance should not include trans fats and include only low amounts of saturated fats. Refined carbohydrates, such as foods made from enriched flour and sugar, should also be avoided.…