Diuretics (water pills) can worsen insulin resistance, as can certain beta blockers. ACE Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers can actually increase insulin sensitivity, and may be the best types of blood pressure meds for those with insulin resistance. When I saw the research about this a couple of years ago I had my doc switch me from Atenolol (a beta blockers) to Altace (an ACE Inhibitor).
Fast food is high in sodium and can cause water retention, but I'm sure you already know that. Hang in there. 
Linda
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dx pcos 1984, type II diabetes 2001, also hypertension
Met 2000mg since 2001, started Glucophage XR 4/22/04, then switched to Met ER 6/04; also: multi, Vit. C, Vit. E, B12/folic acid combo, fish oil & borage oil combo, garlic capsules, cinnamon, Vitex, calcium with magnesium/zinc, biotin, CoQ10, selenium,iron
Other meds: Verapamil and Altace(for blood pressure)
Started laser hair removal 7/29/03, completed 3/04 (it works!)
UAE for fibroid 3/24/03 and 3/16/04 |