Insulin resistance happens when your body’s cells stop responding well to insulin — the hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells for energy. As a result, your body pumps out more insulin just to keep blood sugar normal.
If this cycle continues, it can lead to type 2 diabetes and other issues.
Common signs and symptoms:
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High blood sugar (consider HbA1c) or insulin (consider c-peptide) on labs
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Crashing after meals, fatigue, brain fog
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Weight gain around the wai
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