Knowing the fundamentals of diagnosing insulin resistance, also known as IR, could save your life. Insulin resistance is a medical condition that presents itself when the body begins to resist the effects of the necessary hormone insulin. As a result, the effects can wreak havoc on a person’s overall health. The consequences of insulin resistance can be very severe if the condition is not addressed. IR is associated with abdominal obesity, high cholesterol levels and elevated blood pressure. According to information made available at MedicineNet’s website, studies show that insulin resistance may also cause type 2 diabetes, a fatty liver, arteriosclerosis, coronary artery disease, strokes and peripheral vascular disease.

So, who is at risk of developing insulin resistance? A person who is obese and/or has been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome is susceptible to becoming insulin resistant. Pregnant woman are also at risk, as well as those who have an …