La insulina es una hormona producida en el páncreas que regula la glucosa (azúcar) en la sangre. La resistencia a la insulina se produce cuando las células del cuerpo no reaccionan normalmente a la insulina, lo que provoca niveles altos de azúcar en la sangre y, a menudo, diabetes tipo 2. La resistencia a la insulina suele presentarse con la obesidad; otros factores de riesgo incluyen una mala alimentación y la falta de ejercicio.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Clinical Diabetes Program
A diabetes center within the Department of Endocrinology providing evaluation, treatment, and ongoing management for people living with diabetes, including insulin, GLP-1s, oral m…
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Endocrinology
A program providing diabetes and endocrine care, including management of diabetes and conditions affecting the thyroid, adrenal glands, bone health, and hormones, with testing, im…
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Endocrinology (Pediatrics)
A program within the Department of Pediatrics where pediatric endocrinologists provide care and long-term management for pediatric diabetes and hormone-related conditions, includi…