Insulin resistance, or low insulin sensitivity, happens when cells throughout the body don’t respond properly to the hormone insulin, especially cells in: Insulin is a pancreatic hormone that allows ...

Stress may be the reason people with obesity are more likely to get other metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the main cause for insulin resistance? I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes about five years ago. I’ve maintained a consistent weight under 200 pounds, and I’m only 5 feet, 9 ...

Insulin is one of the body’s most important hormones. It enables the body to break down the food you eat into glucose (or sugar), which you need for energy. Insulin also helps you manage your blood ...

This post summarizes some of the latest science about a condition called insulin resistance and how it is a largely unrecognized cause of depression symptoms. Remarkably, as of 2022, most people have ...

Many people with insulin resistance assume there are lots of foods they can’t eat. This may cause them to avoid many healthy foods, including cheese. Small servings of calcium- and protein-rich cheese ...