Insulin Resistance (IR)

“Insulin resistance is a complex condition in which your body does not respond as it should to insulin, a hormone your pancreas makes that’s essential for regulating blood sugar levels. Several genetic and lifestyle factors can contribute to insulin resistance.” Due to the “resistance” to insulin, more is needed to get the job done, leading to a state of excessive production called hyperinsulinemia which further drives insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for many if not most chronic health conditions such as obesity, type two diabetes, hypertension, hypertriglyceridemia, and even Alzheimer’s Disease.”

Source:

The Cleveland Clinic

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22206-insulin-resistance