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1. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesInsulin Resistance: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Learn what insulin resistance is, how it affects your body and how to prevent or manage it. Find out the difference between insulin resistance and diabetes, and the conditions associated with insulin resistance.

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   What is insulin resistance?

   • Insulin resistance is a complex condition in which your body does not respond as it should to insulin, a hormone your pancreas makes that’s essential for regulating blood sugar levels. Several genetic and lifestyle factors can contribute to insulin resistance. Learn about insulin resistance and what insulin does in your body.

   Insulin Resistance: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Can a person develop insulin resistance?

   • Anyone can develop insulin resistance — temporarily or chronically. Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it’s not treated or able to be treated. Prediabetes happens when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.

   Insulin Resistance: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   What happens if you have insulin resistance?

   • If you have insulin resistance, but your pancreas can increase insulin production to keep your blood sugar levels in range, you won’t have any symptoms. However, over time, insulin resistance can get worse, and the cells in your pancreas that make insulin can wear out.

   Insulin Resistance: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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3. www.webmd.com › diabetes › insulin-resistance-syndromeInsulin Resistance: Symptoms, Causes, Tests, Treatment, and ...

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   Jan 20, 2024 · Insulin resistance is when cells don't respond well to insulin and can't use glucose for energy. It can lead to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Learn how to diagnose, treat, and prevent it with diet, exercise, medications, and other steps.

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4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › obesityWhat is insulin resistance? A Mayo Clinic expert explains

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   Aug 18, 2022 · Insulin resistance is a condition where the cells don't respond to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels. Learn about the risk factors, signs, tests and ways to reverse or prevent it from an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic.

5. www.cdc.gov › diabetes › basicsInsulin Resistance and Diabetes | CDC

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   Jun 20, 2022 · Insulin resistance is a condition where the body becomes less sensitive to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar. It can lead to type 2 diabetes and other complications. Learn how to prevent or reverse insulin resistance, what causes it, and how to test for it.

6. www.niddk.nih.gov › prediabetes-insulin-resistanceInsulin Resistance & Prediabetes - NIDDK

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   Learn about insulin resistance and prediabetes, conditions that affect how your body uses insulin and glucose. Find out the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Insulin_resistanceInsulin resistance - Wikipedia

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   Insulin resistance ( IR) is a pathological condition in which cells either fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin or downregulate insulin receptors in response to hyperinsulinemia . Insulin is a hormone that facilitates the transport of glucose from blood into cells, thereby reducing blood glucose (blood sugar).

8. www.healthline.com › insulin-resistance-symptomsInsulin Resistance: What It Is, Symptoms, and More - Healthline

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   Nov 28, 2023 · Insulin resistance is a condition where your body does not respond well to insulin, increasing your risk of diabetes and other health problems. Learn how to recognize the signs, get tested, and lower your risk with lifestyle changes.