insulin resistance

noun

: reduced sensitivity to insulin by the body's insulin-dependent processes (such as glucose uptake and lipolysis) that is typical of type 2 diabetes but often occurs in the absence of diabetes

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While the analysis of health data provided by 200,000 US adults needs further investigation, the researchers believe that high-flavanol cocoa products improve insulin resistance, something not seen in other forms of chocolate. —New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024

Research shows that consuming healthy fats like olive oil can reduce appetite and improve insulin resistance. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

These drugs may be beneficial for people with insulin resistance or other insulin imbalances. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024

When your cells don’t respond well to insulin (insulin resistance), blood sugar levels remain high and increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.2 How Diabetes Affects Weight Diabetes itself can lead to weight gain. —Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 14 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

insulin resistance

noun

: reduced sensitivity to insulin by the body's insulin-dependent processes (as glucose uptake, lipolysis, and inhibition of glucose production by the liver) that results in decreased activity of these processes or an increase in insulin production or both and that is typical of type 2 diabetes but often occurs in the absence of diabetes