Insulin Resistance

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 Insulin resistance is a condition when your body stops responding to insulin produced by the pancreas in response to eating or drinking. As a result, the pancreas begins to make more insulin and this can have a valid effect on health and many systems in the body.

Some effects of insulin resistance include:

• Increased tummy (visceral fat) and internal fat around the liver, heart, arteries and other organs.
•  Increased risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, cancers and neurodegenerative conditions.
• Increased inflammation

Addressing insulin resistance therefore can reduce these long term risks.