4 warning signs of insulin resistance linked to diabetes

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas. Thanks to insulin, glucose in the blood can enter and provide energy to cells. When insulin resistance occurs, the body will react poorly to this hormone, making it unable to effectively transport glucose into cells. The result is high blood sugar, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Visceral fat that accumulates in the abdominal area will change the hormonal balance in the body, which can cause insulin resistance.

Insulin resistance is easily detected by a blood test to check blood sugar. Some warning signs of insulin resistance include:

Increased visceral fat

Excess visceral fat in the abdominal area can alter the body's hormonal balance, which can lead to insulin resistance. Excess fat increases the risk of inflammation in the body.

Not only that, visceral fat also secretes adipokine proteins, which reduce insulin sensitivity of liver and muscle tissues.

Skin tags

Skin tags, also known as molluscum contagiosum, are small, soft, skin-colored growths. Experts say skin tags on the neck and armpits are linked to insulin resistance.

Skin tags often develop when the body is resistant to insulin. This is because insulin resistance provides favorable conditions for epidermal fibroblasts to proliferate, eventually forming skin tags.

High triglyceride levels

Insulin resistance can cause high triglyceride levels. People can only detect it with a blood test. High triglycerides can cause atherosclerosis, which increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.

Low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol

Some research evidence suggests that low levels of “good” HDL cholesterol are associated with insulin resistance. HDL cholesterol plays a very important role in regulating blood cholesterol levels. Specifically, HDL cholesterol helps bring excess cholesterol from many parts of the body back to the liver for processing.

To prevent insulin resistance, people need to exercise regularly and eat healthier. In particular, experts recommend giving up alcohol because it is a factor that causes insulin resistance and many other health problems, according to Healthline.

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