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

  department###  [Clinical Diabetes Program](/departments/endocrinology/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Endocrinology](/departments/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… 

 

 

  department###  [Endocrinology (Pediatrics)](/departments/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…