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Why is insulin resistance regarded as a metabolic disorder?

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Why is insulin resistance regarded as a metabolic disorder?

Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. The body makes insulin to move glucose (sugar) into cells for use as energy. This why it is also known as a metabolic disorder.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Has anyone cured insulin resistance within themselves?

Yes, by eating foods with low glycemic index and exercising daily.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Is hyperinsulinemia the same as insulin resistance?

They are connected but not the same.

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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How can one avoid insulin resistance?

Losing weight, eating healthy and exercising daily will reverse metabolic syndrome.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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