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Insulin resistance is a metabolic disorder that occurs when the body’s cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, the main hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
There are many medical conditions associated with insulin resistance, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, heart disease and stroke.
Insulin resistance is a complex topic. But Endocrinologist Dr. Cathy Sun is here to help demystify it.
In this video from our YouTube Health series, Dr. Sun breaks down the essential aspects of this condition, including four strategies to minimize your risk of developing insulin resistance or keep your level of resistance as low as you can.
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