Is insulin resistance genetic?
Insulin resistance is also linked to some genetic syndromes, conditions that affect hormone levels and stress levels, and some medicines. Obesity and insulin resistance tends to run in families.
Last updated on 28 Sep 2023
According to blood sample, a fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes
PCOS can make a woman more prone to type 2 diabetes because of insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels.
Yes if you have been advised by a doctor
Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, their bodies can make insulin but can't use it effectively, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes, infertility and heart diseases.
The exact cause of PCOS is unknown. There is evidence that genetics play a role. Several other factors, most importantly obesity, also play a role in causing PCOS.
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