How to Use insulin resistance in a Sentence

insulin resistance

noun
  • Weight gain and insulin resistance can increase.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Excess weight around the belly can also be a sign of insulin resistance.
    — Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Fiber is important for gut and heart health and can reduce insulin resistance.
    — Brianna Tobritzhofer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Just do it to battle insulin resistance every day.
    — Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
  • This could lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes over time.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • This can lead to insulin resistance, which can promote weight gain, says Hyman.
    — Liz Krieger, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 June 2017
  • Here’s what to know about the panels, scores and screening tools doctors use to detect insulin resistance and guide next steps.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Lower eGDR rates have been tied to greater risk of insulin resistance.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Blackout shades are smart (light exposure during sleep may be linked to insulin resistance).
    — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2018
  • With insulin resistance, your pancreas has to work harder to produce more insulin to move sugar out of your blood.
    — Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 12 June 2026
  • Insulin controls sugar levels in the blood, and insulin resistance can lead to high blood sugar.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Over time, the cells that usually take in blood sugar ignore the insulin, known as insulin resistance.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Whole milk kefir was also shown to reduce insulin resistance in an animal study.
    — Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Nasm-Cpt, Good Housekeeping, 5 Aug. 2021
  • His liver function and insulin resistance have both improved, Pratt said.
    — Jonel Aleccia, CBS News, 16 June 2023
  • All three of these are rooted in these same things -- insulin resistance and metabolic dysfunction.
    — Will Stone, NPR, 14 June 2024
  • Foods that are rich in beta-glucans can help regulate blood sugars and lower the risk of insulin resistance too.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • There is no single gold-standard test for insulin resistance used in everyday practice.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
  • Excessive intake of honey over time may lead to insulin resistance, which can cause blood sugar to spike after meals and snacks.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
  • Excessive intake of honey over time may lead to insulin resistance, which can cause blood sugar to spike after meals and snacks.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Shorter sleep was linked with higher insulin resistance, while longer sleep had worse metabolic markers.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Over time, inflammation in the body can contribute to insulin resistance as well.
    — Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This can damage insulin receptors and lead to insulin resistance.
    — Md Published, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026
  • Over time, too much fructose can lead to insulin resistance and increase the risk for Type 2 diabetes.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 18 July 2025
  • Over time, however, your pancreas may no longer be able to produce enough insulin to overcome insulin resistance.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
  • Over the long term, this change could lead to insulin resistance and eventually type 2 diabetes.
    — Christy Brissette, charlotteobserver, 6 Mar. 2018
  • People with diabetes or insulin resistance should be mindful of portion sizes.
    — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Over time, this can contribute to insulin resistance and the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
    — Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2021
  • Then there's the problem of insulin resistance, which increases with sleep deprivation and leads to weight gain.
    — Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 7 Feb. 2022
  • With insulin resistance, the cells don’t react, and don’t open up, resulting in excessive sugar in the blood.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
  • Some studies have found that magnesium can improve markers of insulin resistance.
    — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026

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