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What causes insulin resistance in a non-diabetic person? can it be cured? anything important i need to know?
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Age, family history : And 70-90% of the influence is weight gain. You are commonly resistant for 5-15 years before resulting in overt diabetes. It's a progression you can delay by diet and exercise and weight loss.
Answered 2/21/2019
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