Definitions for insulin resistance
in·sulin re·sis·tance

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1. Insulin resistance

   Insulin resistance is a physiological condition in which cells fail to respond to the normal actions of the hormone insulin. The body produces insulin, but the cells in the body become resistant to insulin and are unable to use it as effectively. Beta cells in the pancreas increase their production of insulin, further contributing to hyperglycemia. This often remains undetected and can contribute to a diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes.

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1. Insulin Resistance

   Diminished effectiveness of INSULIN in lowering blood sugar levels: requiring the use of 200 units or more of insulin per day to prevent HYPERGLYCEMIA or KETOSIS. It can be caused by the presence of INSULIN ANTIBODIES or the abnormalities in insulin receptors (RECEPTOR, INSULIN) on target cell surfaces. It is often associated with OBESITY; DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS; INFECTION; and certain rare conditions. (from Stedman, 25th ed)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of insulin resistance in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of insulin resistance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of insulin resistance in a Sentence

1. David Andrews:

   Changes in these metabolic markers can be indicative of a number of different health outcomes in the future for the children, such as an increased susceptibility to obesity, insulin resistance, increased risk for fatty liver disease and potentially cancer.

2. Haruki Momma:

   There are many potential mechanisms including the improvement and maintenance of body composition, insulin resistance and physical function because of a wide variety of favorable influences of aerobic activity.

3. Ishwarlal Jialal:

   Fat around the middle is worse than fat anywhere else, it’s where the damage starts in terms of insulin resistance and inflammatory proteins.

4. Sara Cromer:

   It's also possible that there's the acute inflammation of getting Covid which may be present in low levels, even in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic cases, that can lead to a short-term insulin resistance, which can maybe snowball or set off a chain of events that leads to more longer-term insulin resistance.

5. Di Angelantonio:

   This is consistent with previous observations that obese men have greater insulin resistance, liver fat levels and diabetes risk than women.

References

1. ^ Wikidata
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