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  • 28/09/2023

Why and how does losing weight reduce insulin resistance?

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Dr. Dr Shaik Kalam

Dr Shaik Kalam

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  • MD (Physician)
  • 3+ Yrs
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Upon losing weight it was observed that a reduction in the pro-inflammatory/stress response in skeletal muscle due to which people had reduced insulin resistance.

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