The signs and symptoms of insulin resistance are important for people to know about.  Insulin resistance can be an early warning sign of a number of conditions such as pre-diabetes, type-2 diabetes, Addison’s disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), Cushing’s syndrome, or thyroid problems. According to Pre-Diabetes.com, the signs and symptoms of insulin resistance include:

Acanthosis Nigricans: This is characterized by darkened skin patches often accompanied by a velvety change in the texture of the patch of skin.

Skin Tags: A skin tag is a skin growth that is benign (non-cancerous).

Unexplained Weight Gain: One of the most common signs and symptoms of insulin resistance is weight gain in spite not changing one’s eating habits. This can occur rapidly over weeks or months.

Signs of Insulin Resistance in Women

There are several symptoms and signs of insulin resistance that only apply to girls and women. For example, girls with …