Insulin Resistance: Weight Loss, Diet Plans & Symptoms

High insulin levels are often linked to abdominal fat and difficulty losing weight. An effective insulin resistance diet plan and medications like Metformin can help improve insulin sensitivity and prevent insulin shock.

What Happens When a Person's Insulin Level Is High?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By April Banks

Insulin, a hormone secreted by your pancreas, helps control the amount of glucose in your blood. Glucose, also called sugar, is your body's main source of energy. The food you eat is converted to glucose and then driven into your body's cells where it can be used as fuel. Insulin plays a major role in this process.