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Pre-diabetes is a sneaky condition that impacts over 88 million Americans, many without even realizing it. This precursor to type 2 diabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of full-blown diabetes. The good news is recognizing symptoms early and making lifestyle changes can reverse pre-diabetes … Read more
Insulin resistance is a condition where your cells become resistant to the effects of insulin. It can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes if left unchecked. Reversing insulin resistance involves making lifestyle changes to re-sensitize your cells to insulin. This process takes time, but there are things you can do to speed it up. What … Read more
Type 2 diabetes has long been considered a progressive, irreversible disease marked by steady loss of insulin secretion over time. But an improved understanding of the underlying pathophysiology shows that it is actually reversible in many cases through intentional weight loss. Insulin Resistance and Diabetes: What You Need to Know Numerous studies now show remission … Read more