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What are the symptoms of insulin resistance in diabetic?

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Dr. James Millen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Increased insulin: Insulin resistance means that the cells are less sensitive to Insulin - so it takes more Insulin keep the blood sugar down than normal. So, symptoms would be of hyperinsulinemia or hyperglycemia if the blood sugar is not controlled.

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Answered 11/29/2014

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