Insulin Resistance - foundations, history, molecular & cellular mechanisms, development, consequences, diabetes, heart disease, weight gain, nutritional & pharmacological interventions

Today's episode answers the following questions, among others:

1. What is insulin resistance?
2. What does insulin normally do in the body?
3. What are the main symptoms or signs of insulin resistance?
4. How is insulin resistance diagnosed by doctors?
5. What are the major health problems linked to insulin resistance (e.g., diabetes, heart disease)?
6. What is metabolic syndrome and how does it relate to insulin resistance?
7. What are the main causes or risk factors for developing insulin resistance?
8. How does diet (e.g., sugar, fats, carbs) affect insulin resistance?
9. Can exercise help improve insulin resistance, and how?
10. Are there medications to treat insulin resistance? What is metformin?
11. Can insulin resistance be prevented or reversed?
12. Is insulin resistance genetic, or is it mainly caused by lifestyle?
13. How does insulin resistance affect different organs like the liver, muscle, and fat tissue?
14. What is the difference between insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes?
15. Are there any controversies or ongoing debates about what causes or best treats insulin resistance?

 

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