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Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.
Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.
Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.
Experts believe obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more in women causes insulin resistance.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Related Questions
What causes high blood sugars?
Eating too many calories and not burning enough may cause weight gain. Additionally, if you have insulin resistance then too weight gain is possible. This in turn can raise your blood sugar levels.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
How much does 1 gram of sugar raise your blood sugar?
1 gram of pure glucose will raise your blood sugar about 5 mg/dl, although it may vary with person's weight, Diabetes status and current blood sugar level
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
Does what you eat the day before affect the glucose test?
Yes it might. However, it doesnt affect HBA1C test.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
INSULIN (FASTING)
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