Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance occurs when the normal amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas is inadequate to produce a normal insulin response from fat, muscle and liver cells often leading to type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

The animation on insulin resistance focuses on illustrating, in detail, the regulation of glucose and the role of insulin in this regulation. It also provides information on causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment and self-help, including diet and exercises, for disease management.