Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells don’t react normally to insulin, resulting in high blood sugar and often, type 2 diabetes. Insulin resistance commonly exists with obesity; other risk factors include poor diet and not getting enough exercise.
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…