Insulin resistance
Also called: IR
A resistance to the hormone insulin, resulting in increasing blood sugar.
- Treatable by a medical professional
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
The hormone insulin helps control the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. With insulin resistance, the body's cells don't respond normally to insulin. Glucose can't enter the cells as easily, so it builds up in the blood. This can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes.
Very common: More than 3 million US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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