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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for insulin resistance
  1. Metabolic Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... act together: Overweight and obesity An inactive lifestyle Insulin resistance, a condition in which the body can't ... sugar into your cells to give them energy. Insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar levels. Age - ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/metabolicsyndrome.html - Health Topics
  2. Prediabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... them energy. A problem with insulin could be: Insulin resistance, a condition in which the body can't use its insulin properly. It makes it hard for your cells ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/prediabetes.html - Health Topics
  3. How to Prevent Diabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... does not use insulin well (this is called insulin resistance). If you are at risk for type 2 ... goal. Don't smoke. Smoking can contribute to insulin resistance, which can lead to type 2 diabetes. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/howtopreventdiabetes.html - Health Topics
  4. Diabetes Type 2 (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... family history Type 2 diabetes usually starts with insulin resistance. This is a condition in which your cells don't respond normally to insulin. As a result, your body needs more insulin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetestype2.html - Health Topics
  5. Blood Glucose (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is blood glucose? Blood glucose, or blood sugar, is the main sugar found in your blood. It is your body's primary source of energy. It comes from ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bloodglucose.html - Health Topics
  6. Diabetes (National Library of Medicine)  
    Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat. Insulin is a hormone that helps ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diabetes.html - Health Topics