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Can obesity cause insulin resistance or is it the other way around?
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Yes: Yes obesity increases Insulin resistance which leads to higher Insulin levels. But for people with diabetes it is a catch 22 because if Insulin is required it can lead to weight gain which then causes more Insulin resistance.
Answered 12/30/2016
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