Why does insulin resistance persist?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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5+ Yrs

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Obesity, especially too much fat in the abdomen and around the organs, called visceral fat, is a main cause of insulin resistance. A waist measurement of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women is linked to insulin resistance.

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