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What is insulin resistance? How do you overcome it?

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What is insulin resistance? How do you overcome it?

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 for women is linked to insulin resistance.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is diabetes an insulin resistance disorder?

Yes

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Can you be insulin resistant if you're not overweight?

Yes

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Do people with diabetes type 2 have normal insulin levels?

No, they have faulty insulin secretion which leads to type 2 diabetes.

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What are the best ways to reverse insulin resistance?

You are recommended to consume foods that have low glycemic index

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why is being overweight a factor of insulin resistance?

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 for women is linked to insulin resistance.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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