Understanding Insulin Resistance | What it is and How it works

What is Insulin Resistance?

It occurs when cells resist or ignore the signal that insulin is trying to send - which is to pull glucose from the bloodstream and put it into them. The problem is, many Americans don’t even realize when it’s happening.. 

In 2018, 88 million American Adults were prediabetic (84% didn’t even know!!), 30-50% will go on to develop Type 2 Diabetes and 80% of them will have Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). 

Signs of Insulin Resistance

  • Abdominal Fat

  • Swollen Ankles

  • Hungry after eating

  • Sugar cravings

  • Dark Skin Patches

  • Frequent Urination

  • Extreme Thirst

  • Irregular Menstrual Cycle

  • Skin Tags

  • Elevated Blood Sugar

Why is Insulin Resistance So Common?

Why should We care?

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