Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. It’s made by the beta cells of the pancreas and released into the blood when the glucose level goes up, such as after eating. Insulin helps glucose enter the body’s cells, where it can be used for energy or stored for future use.
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) happens when your body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in your pancreas for an unknown reason. T1D is an autoimmune and chronic disease, and people with T1D have to inject synthetic insulin to live and be healthy.
Risk Factors and Causes of Insulin Resistance
- Obesity, especially belly fat.
- Inactive lifestyle.
- Diet high in carbohydrates.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Health conditions like nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and polycystic ovary syndrome.
- A family history of diabetes.
- Smoking.
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