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What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance, also known as impaired insulin sensitivity, happens when cells in your muscles, fat and liver don't respond as they are immune to the cells.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why is insulin a life saving hormone?
Apart from regulating blood glucose levels it also helps store glucose in your liver, fat, and muscles. Finally, it regulates your body's metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What is a normal blood glucose level?
A fasting blood sugar level of 99 mg/dL or lower is normal, 100 to 125 mg/dL indicates you have prediabetes, and 126 mg/dL or higher indicates you have diabetes.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
What happens to the blood glucose level after a person eats?
When people eat food the food breaks down into sugars which is only stored with the help of insulin. if insulin is not produced adequately then it is stored in the blood stream rising a person's blood glucose levels.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Does Sugar spikes our insulin?
Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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