In need of advice
I don't entirely understand my insulin resistance. I'm an overweight 24f who has a few medical conditions such as Hashimoto's, hypothyroidism, and PCOS (allegedly). I know that there are a many links between IR and these conditions.
I know that my weight plays a huge role in causing IR (no pun intended). I was probably around 16-17 when I was suspected of having it. Throughout the years I've been prescribed Metformin (IR & XR), tried natural stuff, been on and off diets, and most recently been encouraged to try the GLP-1 Tirzepatide. However nothing has been sticking with me and I honestly feel burnt out at this point.
What's odd is that my glucose and A1c levels are always good. Like throughout the last 7 years neither my glucose nor my A1C levels have ever been high with my most recent labs showing my A1C at 5.3 and glucose at 81. However my endo told me that I have very high markers for IR. I mean I display nearly all the classic symptoms. What's even more confusing is that looking back at old medical records it was suspected that I could have type B insulin resistance. Which is supposedly quite rare and I really don't know the full extent of this condition.
On top of all this I've been doing extensive research because I have a long list of symptoms and conditions (especially skin conditions). I have keratosis pilaris, eczema, acanthosis nigricans, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis. Honestly my skin is a disaster. There have been many strong links found between IR and these conditions. Now I'm starting to suspect that most of the health issues and symptoms that I face must stem from IR.
So for right now my top priority is to lose weight cause I know it will help. Though I still feel so overwhelmed and I wonder if I'll have this condition for the rest of my life. I honestly would really appreciate some advice on ths!