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Which of the following is true regarding insulin resistance and obesity?
Which of the following is true regarding insulin resistance and obesity?
- All obese individuals develop insulin resistance
- Obese individuals cannot compensate for insulin resistance with elevated levels of insulin
- Insulin resistance always leads to diabetes in obese individuals
- Non-diabetic, obese individuals can compensate for insulin resistance with elevated levels of insulin (correct)
What is the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance?
What is the relationship between obesity and insulin resistance?
- Obesity and insulin resistance are unrelated
- Obesity and insulin resistance are both caused by a third factor
- Insulin resistance is caused by obesity (correct)
- Obesity is caused by insulin resistance
What is the function of elevated insulin levels in non-diabetic, obese individuals with insulin resistance?
What is the function of elevated insulin levels in non-diabetic, obese individuals with insulin resistance?
- To lower blood glucose levels
- To cause diabetes
- To increase insulin resistance
- To compensate for the diminished effect of insulin (correct)
Do all non-diabetic, obese individuals with insulin resistance become diabetic?
Do all non-diabetic, obese individuals with insulin resistance become diabetic?
What happens to blood glucose levels in non-diabetic, obese individuals with elevated insulin levels?
What happens to blood glucose levels in non-diabetic, obese individuals with elevated insulin levels?
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Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Obese individuals may develop insulin resistance, a condition where their body doesn't respond properly to insulin.
Insulin Compensation in Obesity
Insulin Compensation in Obesity
To overcome insulin resistance, obese individuals often increase insulin production.
Blood Glucose Levels in Obese Individuals
Blood Glucose Levels in Obese Individuals
Initially, increased insulin in obese individuals helps maintain stable blood glucose levels, similar to those in healthy individuals.
Obesity and Diabetes Risk
Obesity and Diabetes Risk
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Insulin Resistance Compensation
Insulin Resistance Compensation
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