Is this true insulin will cause weight gain?
What causes insulin resistance?
It is estimated that 1 in 4 people (without diabetes) has a genetic predisposition for insulin resistance. Whether or not the insulin resistance develops depends (in large part) on your eating
and exercise habits. Not being physically active is a huge reason why insulin resistance develops.
In addition, gaining weight/body fat (especially around the middle) is a common trigger. And once you have insulin resistance, it’s more difficult to lose weight. So, obesity and insulin resistance is
really a viscous cycle–obesity contributes to insulin resistance, and insulin resistance contributes to weight gain! People who maintain a healthy weight and enjoy regular physical activity rarely
develop insulin resistance, even if they have an underlying genetic predisposition.
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