Insulin Resistance – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033

Insulin resistance is when the body exhibits an insufficient biological response to normal insulin levels. In essence, it can affect various insulin-related functions in different bodily tissues. However, in clinical practice, insulin resistance is commonly understood as a state in which a given amount of insulin results in an inadequate glucose response. The origins of insulin resistance can be attributed to genetic and acquired factors. Genetic factors include mutations in insulin receptors, glucose transporters, and signaling proteins, although the precise causes of common forms remain largely unknown. Acquired factors encompass physical inactivity, dietary habits, medications, high blood sugar levels (known as glucose toxicity), elevated levels of free fatty acids, and the natural aging process. The underlying causes of insulin resistance can be classified based on whether their primary impact occurs before, at, or after the insulin receptor. Pre-receptor causes include abn...