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Glucose Metabolism

What is Insulin Resistance?

Understanding How the Body’s Cells Become Less Responsive to Insulin

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Did you know over 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes? That’s roughly *one out of every three* adults. This shocking number highlights a growing concern with insulin resistance. It’s when body cells don’t react well to insulin. This hormone is key to keeping blood sugar levels healthy. If insulin resistance lasts, it can […]

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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test

The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test: How It Works and What It Reveals

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Did you know over 34 million Americans have diabetes? This condition greatly affects their health. The Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) is key in checking glucose metabolism. It finds people who might get diabetes. The test is important for early diabetes screening. It also shows how well the body handles glucose. We’ll look at what

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