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Questions and Answers
Insulin resistance can lead to which of the following health problems?
Insulin resistance can lead to which of the following health problems?
- High blood pressure
- Common cold
- Obesity
- Type 2 diabetes (correct)
What happens when the body becomes resistant to insulin?
What happens when the body becomes resistant to insulin?
- Insulin production decreases
- Insulin production increases
- Cells become more responsive to insulin
- Cells become less responsive to insulin (correct)
What is one of the adverse effects of insulin resistance?
What is one of the adverse effects of insulin resistance?
- Increased risk of heart disease (correct)
- Improved immune function
- Weight loss
- Improved blood sugar control
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Insulin Resistance and its Consequences
- Insulin resistance can lead to various health problems, including metabolic disorders and diseases.
- When the body becomes resistant to insulin, the body's cells fail to respond effectively to insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels.
- One of the adverse effects of insulin resistance is the development of type 2 diabetes, a condition characterized by high blood sugar levels and insulin deficiency.
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