What Is Insulin Resistance?

Insulin resistance means your cells don't respond properly to insulin, requiring more insulin to maintain normal blood sugar.

How to Detect

• Fasting insulin above 12 µIU/mL
• HOMA-IR above 2.5
• Elevated triglycerides
• Low HDL
• Acanthosis nigricans (skin changes)

Health Consequences

• Type 2 diabetes (precedes by 10–15 years)
• Metabolic syndrome
• PCOS
• Fatty liver disease
• Cardiovascular disease

Reversal

• Weight loss (most effective)
• Exercise (increases insulin sensitivity)
• Reduce refined carbs and sugar
• Adequate sleep
• Manage stress