insulin resistance
nounDefinition of insulin resistance
: 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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For instance, a study on a particular diet might primarily be tracking weight loss and insulin resistance, and researchers would figure out the technicalities of the trial—like how many patients to include—based on those goals. — Cathleen O'grady, Ars Technica, "Spin in psychiatric clinical trial reports is widespread," 9 Aug. 2019 In particular, oily fish contains long-chain omega-3 fatty acids which may help reduce insulin resistance, a risk-factor for Type 2 diabetes. — Christy Brissette, Washington Post, "What are ‘hormone diets’ — and can they really help you lose weight quickly?," 5 Aug. 2019 Harper explains that a traditional carb-heavy diet can lead to three major health setbacks: obesity, insulin resistance, and inflammation. — Christina Oehler, Health.com, "This Couple Has Been on the Keto Diet for 6 Years. Here’s How They Stick to It," 2 Aug. 2019 O'Rahilly, an endocrinologist, focuses his research on understanding genetic differences in weight control, insulin resistance and other metabolic challenges related to obesity. — Maryann Struman, Detroit Free Press, "Obesity expert Stephen O'Rahilly to receive $100K Taubman Prize for Excellence," 16 July 2019 With advanced age comes the potential for a loss in strength — dynapenia — and muscle mass — sarcopenia — with extreme cases yielding a significant increase in fat mass — known as sarcopenic obesity — the result of insulin resistance. — Mackie Shilstone, nola.com, "Vitamin D reduces risk to fat gain in old age," 19 June 2019 Another prevalent theory holds that insulin resistance is at the root of PCOS. — Mary Claire Lagroue, SELF, "Can Diet and Exercise Actually Improve PCOS Symptoms?," 23 Apr. 2019 Over the long term, these conditions help our bodies to stave off soaring blood sugar, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. — Gretchen Reynolds, The Seattle Times, "Planning a break from exercise? Think twice," 8 Aug. 2018 In type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease that’s more common in adults, people usually have insulin resistance, meaning the insulin is less effective, the Mayo Clinic explains. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Why a ‘Sugar Hangover’ Can Feel as Terrible as the Real Thing," 27 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'insulin resistance.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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