insulin resistance
Cells ignore signals
Insulin resistance is a condition in which cells respond poorly to insulin, the hormone that regulates blood sugar.
The pancreas compensates by producing more insulin, but over time this can lead to type 2 diabetes.
Insulin resistance is associated with obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and metabolic syndrome: Her doctor said the weight gain was causing insulin resistance.
Circulating glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- fasting glucoseBlood sugar measured unfed
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- glycemicRelating to glucose presence
glycemic index · glucose monitoring · postprandial glucose · glucose tolerance · glucose homeostasis · carbohydrates
Clustered cardiovascular risk factors
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- visceral fatFat stored around organs
- adiposityExcessive bodily fat
- obesityExcess body fat condition
inflammation · atherosclerosis · cardiovascular disease · cytokines · leptin · triglycerides · HDL cholesterol · fatty liver
Dual-function abdominal gland
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
- leptinFat-derived hunger regulator
Second classification variant
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- A1CGlucose-bound blood protein measure
- metforminBiguanide glucose-lowering drug
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
polyuria · neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · ketosis · incretins · diabetic · diabetes prevention
Characterized by much sitting
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- physical activityBodily movement expending energy
- weight lossReduction in body mass
- fitnessGood physical shape
strength training · aerobic exercise · sleep · stress · walking · HIIT · muscle mass · behavior change
Customary food consumption
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
- whole grainsKernels with bran, germ, endosperm
legumes · processed foods · sugar intake · portion control · Mediterranean diet · intermittent fasting · caloric surplus · saturated fat
blood sugar
Circulating glucose level
- hyperglycemiaAbnormally high blood glucose
- fasting glucoseBlood sugar measured unfed
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
glycemic · glycemic index · glucose monitoring · postprandial glucose · glucose tolerance · glucose homeostasis · carbohydrates
metabolic syndrome
Clustered cardiovascular risk factors
- hypertensionChronic elevated arterial pressure
- visceral fatFat stored around organs
- adiposityExcessive bodily fat
obesity · inflammation · atherosclerosis · cardiovascular disease · cytokines · leptin · triglycerides · HDL cholesterol · fatty liver · waist circumference
pancreas
Dual-function abdominal gland
- glucagonPancreatic blood-sugar raiser
- polycystic ovary syndromeEndocrine disorder affecting fertility
- cortisolAdrenal steroid regulating stress
leptin · growth hormone · thyroid · hormone imbalance · endocrine
type 2
Second classification variant
- prediabetesElevated glucose, pre-disease stage
- A1CGlucose-bound blood protein measure
- metforminBiguanide glucose-lowering drug
hyperglycemia · polyuria · neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · ketosis · incretins · diabetic · diabetes prevention · diabetes management
sedentary
Characterized by much sitting
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- physical activityBodily movement expending energy
- weight lossReduction in body mass
fitness · strength training · aerobic exercise · sleep · stress · walking · HIIT · muscle mass · behavior change · weight management
diet
Customary food consumption
- low-carbMinimal starch intake
- glycemic indexCarbohydrate blood sugar rating
- fiberPlant-based digestive aid
whole grains · legumes · processed foods · sugar intake · portion control · Mediterranean diet · intermittent fasting · caloric surplus · saturated fat · omega-3s
- diabetestype 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, blood sugar, glucose, A1C
- diabetes effectshyperglycemia, diabetic coma, ketoacidosis, nephropathy, neuropathy
- disordersADHD, disorder, anxiety, dysfunction, autism
- hormonal changesmenopause, andropause, perimenopause, low testosterone, hypogonadism
- Hormone Disordershyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, acromegaly, gigantism, dwarfism
- Insulinlong-acting, rapid-acting, intermediate, units, dosage