To better understand the connection between obesity and insulin resistance, it is important to have a good understanding of each component. Most people understand the definition of obesity. However, there are a couple different scales, so for the purpose of this article, this is the definition of obesity.

Obesity is the condition of being excessively overweight to the point where the BMI (body mass index) is over 30%. BMI is the percentage of the body that is made up of fat tissue or fat cells. Overweight is considered a BMI of over 25%. The morbidly obese category is a BMI of over 35%. There are several ways to measure BMI. The most commonly used method is a chart that takes height, weight and body type into consideration to give you an approximate BMI. However, there are much better measurements. There are specific machines that can measure BMI. Many personal …