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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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Women with PCOS are often insulin resistant, their bodies can make insulin but can't use it effectively, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes

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According to blood sample, a fasting blood sugar level less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) is normal. A fasting blood sugar level from 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) is considered prediabetes

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PCOS can make a woman more prone to type 2 diabetes because of insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels.

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