Why does obesity cause insulin resistance?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Obesity is known to trigger insulin sensitivity because in individuals who are obese, higher amounts of non-esterified fatty acids, glycerol, hormones, and pro-inflammatory cytokines that could participate in the development of insulin resistance are released by adipose tissue.

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