Insulin Resistance: What Are The 5 Early Symptoms You Should Note?

What are the signs of insulin resistance in the body?

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Written By: Kinkini Gupta | Updated: June 3, 2024, 9:13 AM

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Signs And Symptoms Of Insulin Resistance

What is insulin resistance and how does it impact people suffering from diabetes? Sometimes certain factors make our body's cells are less responsive or not responsive to insulin. Inulin's role in the body is to regulate blood sugar levels in our body but if there is not enough production of this hormone from the pancreas, it may cause problems for diabetic people. Insulin resistance can increase blood sugar levels in the body and also lead to spikes.

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High Blood Sugar

High blood sugar levels is one of the major signs of insulin resistance in the body. Why does this happen? Insulin production from our pancreas is known to prevent spikes and regulate blood sugar but if your body is insulin resistance, your body will not produce enough insulin.  Also Read - Menopause may increase bone fragility: Signs, risks and prevention

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High Cholesterol

Insulin also regulates cholesterol levels. It plays a huge role in the storage and usage of fats in the body which also impact cholesterol levels.

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Fatigue

One of the main symptoms of insulin resistance is fatigue. This is because it leads to sudden blood sugar spikes and an increase in diabetes symptoms.

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