Insulin resistance, or low insulin sensitivity, happens when cells throughout the body don’t respond properly to the hormone insulin, especially cells in: Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that allows ...

You may see the phrase "insulin resistance" a lot these days, especially if you use social media. This condition has been linked to conditions such as prediabetes, weight gain and high cholesterol, ...

We asked experts to explain the condition, its early signs and when to take them seriously. By Knvul Sheikh If you’ve spent time online recently, you’ve likely heard of insulin resistance. People ...

Insulin resistance means your body isn’t using the hormone insulin the right way. Insulin helps move the glucose (sugar) in your blood to parts of your body that need it to make energy, like the cells ...

Insulin resistance can lead to a host of health problems — but it’s also reversible if you act. Here’s how. By Knvul Sheikh Studies have confirmed it over and over again: Well over a third of adults ...

The International Pediatric Association biennial meeting has long focused on the terrifying list of threats to child health: poverty, malnutrition, vaccine-preventable disease, toxic stress. But this ...

Fatty liver disease and insulin resistance can be detected through physical signs like a protruding belly, skin tags, and facial puffiness. Dr. Brijmohan Arora highlights these non-invasive indicators ...

Insulin resistance and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) often coexist. Obesity and metabolic syndrome are shared risk factors. Insulin resistance may also promote storage of fat in your liver.

A new study has identified a simple blood test used to measure insulin resistance that may also help doctors determine which people with early stage Alzheimer’s disease are most likely to experience ...

If you have insulin resistance, stick to a diet full of healthy fats, fiber, and lean protein sources. To reverse insulin resistance you can also try a low-carb or Meditteranean diet meal plan. Foods ...