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According to the Cleveland Clinic<\/a>, about 1 in 3 U.S. adults is insulin resistant, but many don\u2019t realize it. Even more are on a path that could lead to insulin resistance in the future. We often assume only people with diabetes need to think about insulin, when in fact it\u2019s something everyone should pay attention to.<\/p>\n Insulin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels in the body. It is produced in the pancreas and then released into the bloodstream, allowing cells all throughout the body to take up and utilize glucose as a source of energy.<\/p>\n Glucose is the simplest form of energy<\/a> the body can use, so when your insulin levels are high, your body will use glucose for energy first. When glucose is not readily available, or when your insulin levels are low (such as during a prolonged fast), the body shifts to using fat as its main energy source.<\/p>\n Our blood sugar levels go up and down throughout the day, and it\u2019s insulin\u2019s job to manage which source\u2014glucose or fat\u2014we tap into for energy.<\/p>\n A variety of factors can contribute to the development of insulin resistance, including diet, physical activity, genetic factors, and inflammation.<\/p>\n Insulin resistance happens when our cells stop responding to insulin the way they should. This usually starts to happen after the body\u2019s blood sugar levels have been elevated over a long period of time. When your blood sugar is high, your insulin levels will be higher too as the insulin works to store all the excess glucose.<\/p>\n If blood sugar and insulin are both elevated too often, cells start to become resistant to the effects of insulin. When insulin doesn\u2019t work as well, more sugar stays in the blood, which means our blood sugar levels get even higher, causing the body to try to produce even more insulin.<\/p>\n Eventually, the pancreas becomes overworked and isn\u2019t able to work as well. If you\u2019ve ever been burned out from work or other responsibilities, you\u2019ve likely experienced something similar. If you work too hard for too long, the quality of your work starts to suffer and you aren\u2019t able to do as much. The same thing happens to the pancreas when it hits its own version of burnout: it won\u2019t be able to produce as much insulin, something we need to maintain normal, healthy blood glucose levels.<\/p>\n With insulin resistance being the driving force behind many of today\u2019s leading health conditions, including type 2 diabetes and obesity, this is a big deal. Insulin resistance affects not just our health, but how we live our lives.<\/p>\n Anyone can become insulin resistant, but any of the following factors can put you at higher risk:<\/p>\n Not everyone who is insulin resistant will have noticeable symptoms. Usually a blood test and doctor\u2019s visit are required to determine if you\u2019re insulin resistant.<\/p>\n However, there are some symptoms associated with insulin resistance, especially as it worsens. These include:<\/p>\n The best way to keep insulin levels in check is to stay informed about your health and live a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\nWhat is insulin?<\/h2>\n
What causes insulin resistance?<\/h2>\n
Who can become insulin resistant?<\/h2>\n
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What are the symptoms of insulin resistance?<\/h2>\n
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How to find out if you\u2019re insulin resistant<\/h2>\n