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What is Insulin Resistance?
The Nutrition Science Podcast
Understanding Insulin Resistance and its Impact on Different Tissues
Insulin resistance is not a binary state but occurs in different tissues at varying levels, leading to the need for increased insulin production. Excess energy stored as fatty acids in tissues like the liver and muscle can disrupt insulin signaling, inhibiting glucose uptake and causing negative health effects. Muscle insulin resistance can result in elevated blood glucose levels, while liver insulin resistance can lead to increased glucose production.
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