What is insulin resistance?

Slow uptake of sugar: Insulin helps the cells of your body take up glucose (sugar). When you have Insulin resistance, the Insulin in your bloodsteam is not as effective as it should be in getting the sugar out of your blood and into the cells that need it. The result is too much sugar in your blood and not enough in the cells that need it.

High insulin: Insulin resistance is a state in which a given concentration of Insulin produces a less-than-expected lowering of blood sugar or that a supra physiological level of Insulin is needed to maintain bs. In many scenarios, ir poses a significant risk factor for developing fatty liver and diabetes.