Medically, insulin resistance treatment is basically managed in two ways. Either the insulin levels are reduced or the sensitivity of the cells to insulin is increased. Usually can be achieved through diet and exercise, but if this is not enough to keep the condition under control drugs may be added to the insulin resistance treatment.

Metaformin is a medication that is typically used in diabetes treatment. It may also be used to treat insulin resistance. It helps to control glucose levels, prevents the liver from releasing the glucose into the blood, and increases the sensitivity of muscles and fat cells to insulin. Therefore, it helps to reduce insulin levels in the blood as well.

Acarbose may also soon be prescribed in treatment for insulin resistance. Recent studies have shown that acarbose works in the intestines to slow the absorption of sugars. The study showed that the drug reduced the development …