Why is insulin resistance regarded as a metabolic disorder?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Most people who have metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance. The body makes insulin to move glucose (sugar) into cells for use as energy. This why it is also known as a metabolic disorder.

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