We hear about insulin resistance everywhere, particularly in conversations about weight, blood sugar and menopause. But what does it actually mean? In this episode, I explain what insulin does, why the body can become less responsive to it, how the pancreas compensates, and the difference between insulin resistance, prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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