What is insulin resistance?ΒΆ
Insulin resistance occurs when cells in the muscles, brain, fat, and liver respond poorly to insulin and cannot easily absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
The pancreas compensates by producing more insulin to help glucose enter cells, leading to a vicious circle.
Over time, this compensatory mechanism fails, leading to elevated blood sugar and chronic disease.
Insulin resistance is strongly linked to diets high in carbohydrates and sugars, sedentary lifestyles, and excess body fat.
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