How to treat insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and obesity?
Disease description:
Went home to visit my dad, but he has developed insulin resistance, acanthosis nigricans, and obesity due to being severely overweight. I'm very worried—how should this be treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Pan Yongyuan
Acanthosis nigricans caused by insulin resistance and obesity requires weight reduction first, after which the symptoms will gradually subside. To manage obese patients with acanthosis nigricans, weight control should be prioritized to bring body weight within the normal range. Meanwhile, medications such as metformin can be used to improve insulin resistance and ameliorate metabolic syndrome and metabolic disorders. Therefore, obese patients with acanthosis nigricans should strengthen the control of blood glucose, body weight, and blood lipids, enabling the body to maintain weight within a healthy range.
