What Is Insulin Resistance? Know All About This Medical Condition

Our food breaks down into glucose in the human body. Glucose is considered as the main source of energy for the body. After the glucose is extracted from the food a person has consumed, it enters the bloodstream while sending a signal to the pancreas to release insulin. After insulin is released, it regulates the amount of glucose entering the muscles, fats, and liver cells. When the glucose moves from the blood into the cells and the level of glucose in the bloodstream starts to decrease, the pancreas automatically stops the production of insulin. This is a normal phenomenon that takes place inside our body. Dr Sonia Rawat, Director of the Preventive Health Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi told News 18 in an interview that insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas. It is considered that this hormone controls the level of blood sugar in the human body.

She explained that when the insulin sensitivity starts to decrease and the muscles, fat, and liver do not respond properly to insulin, the phenomenon is known as insulin resistance. It is also known as impaired insulin sensitivity. This medical condition can sometimes be temporary, while at times this can turn fatal. It is also the most common reason for getting affected by type 2 diabetes.

Dr Sonia further explained that researchers and scientists are yet to find out the exact reason behind the cause of insulin resistance. Excessive body fat and lack of physical activity can lead to this medical condition. Consuming highly processed foods, high carbs, and foods with saturated fats might also lead to insulin resistance. There is no specific taste to determine the condition. It is detected through the blood sugar test.

According to experts, a healthy lifestyle, balanced diet, and regular physical activity can help you to stay away from this medical condition. To avoid this issue, one should avoid consuming foods that contain high amounts of carbs, red meat and sugary food items. Try to monitor blood sugar levels on a regular basis to detect this medical condition.