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Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?

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Is insulin resistance the same thing as diabetes?

Over time, chronic insulin resistance can lead to prediabetes and then Type 2 diabetes if it's not treated or able to be treated.

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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Can you have both PCOS and type 2 diabetes at the same time?

Yes

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How to control PCOS without metformin?

The best way to cure PCOS is to cut down on refined sugars completely. Additionally, exercise moderately to prevent PCOS and diabetes complications.

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Is fasting required for a PCOD test?

No fasting is not required for PCOD.

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Is insulin resistance genetic?

Insulin resistance is also linked to some genetic syndromes, conditions that affect hormone levels and stress levels, and some medicines. Obesity and insulin resistance tends to run in families.

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Why does the pancreas stop insulin in type 2 diabetes?

Research suggests that beta cell death is the culprit behind insufficient production of insulin in the body.

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