Insulin Resistance Syndrome Information about this syndrome, typically characterized by an abnormality in blood glucose metabolism. http://www.woundcare.org/newsvol1n3/ar1.htm

Lowering Your Insulin Levels Information on reducing insulin levels by lowering carbohydrate intake. http://rheumatic.org/insulin.htm

Syndrome X/Insulin Resistance Information One woman's experiences with Syndrome X and tips on living with this disease. http://www.mucus.com

Syndrome X and Insulin Resistance Column by Pat Kendall, PhD, RD of the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columnnn/nn971022.html

Diagnosis of Insulin Resistance Syndrome Woman's Diagnostic online article about screening for insulin resistance syndrome. Concise explanation of the syndrome and appropriate screening. http://www.wdxcyber.com/ngen10.htm

Insulin Resistance Syndrome American Academy of Family Physicians descriptive site about this condition. Written for medical professionals; also includes patient handouts. http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010315/1159.html

Insulin Resistance Treatment One physicians opinion about the treatment of Insulin Resistance. http://www.drmirkin.com/diabetes/D222.html

InterNational Council on Infertility (INCIID) on IR and PCOS Reviews in a question and answer format the link between insulin resistance and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Clear and to the point answers to a variety of questions. http://www.inciid.org/faq/pcos4.html

Weight Control Doctor This book and web site are dedicated to the topic of Syndrome X and its impact upon health. Tips about metabolism and healthy eating. http://www.weightcontroldoctor.com/

Screening References for IR and Syndrome X Cites the various tests used to identify individuals with insulin resistance, syndrome X, diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome. Links to sites that describe these tests and conditions in more detail. http://home.comcast.net/~creationsunltd/AppendixB.htm

Insulin Resistance and the Glycemic Index Comprehensive references and resources about insulin resistance, and the associated conditions of syndrome x, polycystic ovary syndrome, gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Multiple handouts are links to resources. http://home.comcast.net/~creationsunltd/overview.htm

Understanding Insulin Resistance Role of sugar and insulin in type 2 diabetes and how insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar. http://www.diabeteslife.com/insulin_resistance.html

Joslin Diabetes Center - What is Insulin Resistance? Definition of Insulin Resistance. Discussion boards, self-management programs, exercices to reduce it. http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/insulin_resistance.shtml

Insulin Resistance: Lifestyle and Nutritional Interventions Study about causes of IR, potential nutritional and botanical substances that are capable of positively influencing insulin resistance. http://www.thorne.com/altmedrev/.fulltext/5/2/109.html

Insulin Resistance and Pre-Diabetes Basic explanations about Insulin Resistance: causes, symptoms, prevention. http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/insulinresistance/

Findings and Recommendations from the American College of Endocrinology Conference on the Insulin Resistance Syndrome Summary of their findings, in question-and-answer form. http://www.aace.com/pub/BMI/findings.php

The Glycemic Index: Flogging a Dead Horse? Article arguing for the usefulness of the glycemic index. http://www.mendosa.com/wolever.htm

ICD-9-CM Code for Dysmetabolic Syndrome X Detailed definition of the diagnosis code for dysmetabolic syndrome X. http://www.aace.com/members/socio/syndromex.php

Optimal Management of Hypertension and Obesity in the Metabolic Syndrome A continuing medical education monograph on the Metabolic Syndrome, otherwise known as insulin resistance or Syndrome X. In PDF. http://www.metabolicsyndromeonline.com/

Insulin and Its Metabolic Effects The beginning article of a four part lecture by Ron Rosedale, MD, discussing the importance of insulin. http://www.mercola.com/2001/jul/14/insulin.htm