insulin resistance
noun
: reduced sensitivity to insulin by the body's insulin-dependent processes (such as glucose uptake and lipolysis) that is typical of type 2 diabetes but often occurs in the absence of diabetes
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Reduces diabetes risk: Whole grains improve glucose metabolism (breaking down glucose to release energy) and insulin resistance (when the body’s cells don’t respond well to insulin, raising blood sugar levels), lowering type 2 diabetes risk.
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Skin tags have also been associated with pregnancy and certain chronic conditions, including: insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, adds Shastry.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Physical health benefits For moderate to heavy drinkers, even a short-term detox from alcohol can improve weight, insulin resistance, and risk factors associated with cancer and cardiovascular disease (think: lower blood pressure).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
With lighter skin tones: There is a very high likelihood of insulin resistance with AN.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Skin tags have also been associated with pregnancy and certain chronic conditions, including: insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, adds Shastry.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Physical health benefits For moderate to heavy drinkers, even a short-term detox from alcohol can improve weight, insulin resistance, and risk factors associated with cancer and cardiovascular disease (think: lower blood pressure).
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
With lighter skin tones: There is a very high likelihood of insulin resistance with AN.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Insulin resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulin%20resistance. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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