Insulin Sensitivity Issues

Insulin sensitivity issues involve either an increased or decreased response of the body's cells to insulin, potentially leading to hypoglycemia (increased sensitivity) or hyperglycemia and insulin resistance (decreased sensitivity). Insulin resistance can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and type 2 diabetes.

Insulin sensitivity issues encompass a spectrum of responses to insulin, ranging from increased sensitivity (where cells respond more strongly to insulin, potentially leading to hypoglycemia) to decreased sensitivity, or insulin resistance (where cells require more insulin to achieve the same effect, potentially leading to hyperglycemia). Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don't respond well to insulin and can't easily take up glucose from your blood. This forces the pancreas to produce more insulin. Over time, this can lead to elevated blood sugar levels and potentially type 2 diabetes. The symptoms can be varied and subtle initially, making early detection challenging.