insulin resistance
noun
: reduced sensitivity to insulin by the body's insulin-dependent processes (such as glucose uptake and lipolysis) that is typical of type 2 diabetes but often occurs in the absence of diabetes
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Why does this happen? Blood sugar spikes: Refined carbohydrates in UPFs cause rapid glucose surges, leading to insulin resistance over time.
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Research shows that consuming healthy fats like olive oil can reduce appetite and improve insulin resistance.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Over time, inflammation in the body can contribute to insulin resistance as well.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Sedentary lifestyles: Lack of regular physical activity has been linked to obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, all of which can contribute to colorectal cancer.
—Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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Ximena Araya-Fischel, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Research shows that consuming healthy fats like olive oil can reduce appetite and improve insulin resistance.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Over time, inflammation in the body can contribute to insulin resistance as well.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Sedentary lifestyles: Lack of regular physical activity has been linked to obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, all of which can contribute to colorectal cancer.
—Kailey Asetov, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Insulin resistance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insulin%20resistance. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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