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What is insulin resistance?

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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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What does it mean when your glucose levels are 118?

It means you fall under the category prediabetes

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How long does it take for type 1 diabetes to develop?

It takes few years or upto 1 year to develop type1 diabetes

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Does type 1 diabetes influence taste?

Yes, people may experience altered taste with type1 diabetes.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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

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Why does blood glucose levels often rise overnight?

If your insulin level falls too low overnight, your blood glucose rises. The reasons for the drop in insulin vary from person to person, but it most commonly occurs when your insulin secretion provide too little basal back up hence the glucose levels shoots up.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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