insulin resistance

noun

Definition of insulin resistance

: 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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Recent Examples on the Web Moreover, some studies suggest that a higher level associated with testosterone therapy can reduce cardiovascular risk factors, including insulin resistance that causes type 2 diabetes. — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 30 June 2022 Typically, excess body fatness, especially around the midsection, is the prime factor in insulin resistance. — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 7 July 2022 An elevated heart rate at night has been shown in prior studies to be a risk factor for future heart disease and early death, while higher blood sugar levels are a sign of insulin resistance, which can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 22 June 2022 Fat in the hips and butt is not linked to chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and insulin resistance. — Marisa Cohen, Good Housekeeping, 5 May 2022 Indeed, a growing body of evidence is finding that for some people, obesity may not be caused by overeating but by insulin resistance and hormonal issues — factors that are affected by the new class of weight loss drugs. — Lauren Dunn, NBC News, 10 June 2022 Over time, insulin resistance can ultimately lead to Type 2 diabetes. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 14 Mar. 2022 Allara reduces the difficult path to diagnosis from years to days, with their diagnostic tool which tests a wide range of hormonal and metabolic markers, such as thyroid levels and insulin resistance. — Anna Haines, Forbes, 15 June 2022 People with diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and other chronic health conditions tend to be less metabolically flexible. — Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 30 May 2022 See More

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insulin resistance

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Medical Definition of insulin resistance

: reduced sensitivity to insulin by the body's insulin-dependent processes (as glucose uptake, lipolysis, and inhibition of glucose production by the liver) that results in decreased activity of these processes or an increase in insulin production or both and that is typical of type 2 diabetes but often occurs in the absence of diabetes