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Breaking Down Insulin Resistance: What You Need to Know

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Hello and welcome to our show on Insulin Resistance. Today, we'll be discussing what insulin resistance is, its prevalence, and the risk factors associated with it. Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells become less sensitive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar. According to the American Diabetes Association, about 88 million American adults have insulin resistance, with risk factors including a family history of diabetes, obesity, physical inactivity, PCOS, and certain other medical conditions. Insulin resistance can be caused by a variety of factors, let's delve into these a bit deeper: Coming Next Week: Interested in finding out more about Insulin Resistance? Register for my free webinar Cracking the Hormonal Code: Understanding PCOS and Insulin Resistance, here! Want more information on Insulin Resistance, read my blog here