Leptin is a hormone released by adipose cells (body fat) to help maintain the average body weight long-term. This is achieved through regulating hunger by providing the feeling of satiety or feeling full. Leptin levels can be controlled by eating enough fiber, proteins, and complex carbohydrates, taking omega-3, performing high-intensity interval training, and getting proper sleep.
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Why am I losing subcutaneous fat?
Query: Hi doctor, I am losing subcutaneous fat from the thighs, legs, hands, palms, foot soles, face, chest, etc. I also have some swollen nodes. I am not diabetic, my fasting blood sugar is between 100 to 107 mg/dL and postprandial is between 110 to 120 mg/dL. But, when I start losing fat, then the fas... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The subcutaneous fat loss can be a part of acquired lipodystrophy. It is a very rare condition but can be associated with some autoimmune diseases, or after any infection. This condition is usually related to deranged lipid profile. Consult an endocrinologist for a metab... Read Full »
Please suggest a way to increase leptin sensitivity.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old female. How to increase my leptin sensitivity to increase my metabolism? After losing 12 kg, now I am gaining weight easily. Also, my shape gets ruined as I am gaining weight in the wrong place. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To increase your leptin sensitivity, it's essential to lose weight. Insulin resistance often leads to leptin resistance, so it's crucial to control insulin levels. Since sugar intake raises insulin levels, reducing sugar consumption can improve insulin resistance and aid... Read Full »
I have been gaining weight rapidly for the past few months. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had my hormone test done, and my leptin is 10.2 ng/mL. I have been gaining weight rapidly for the past two months. Please help me with the prescription. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Leptin is a measure of fat tissue in your body. In rare genetic diseases where there are leptin hormone receptor problems, leptin hormone production problems, lipodystrophy problems, leptin is used as a medicine. Leptin measure does not help in managing weight in overwe... Read Full »
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