I was told I was insulin resistant by my gynaecologist, as I was having some symptoms, as well as raised glucose levels. Apparently, I was at just as much risk of developing diabetes, despite having an ideal bmi weight for my height. However, my waist was the same width as my narrow hips. I followed dietary advice ( low carb, sugar, snacking) as I have a very strong family history of diabetes. I lost weight and my weight has stablised and I have a waist. At the beginning of the year, I had a mot at my surgery and my glucose levels were back in normal levels. I now have the odd 'naughty' thing to eat. The great thing is I look much better in my clothes, though I had to buy some new ones as I dropped a size.