Normal fasting blood sugar and HbA1c do not always rule out insulin resistance. Recognising early metabolic changes can help delay or prevent the progression…
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The Indian Express ·
Normal fasting blood sugar and HbA1c do not always rule out insulin resistance. Recognising early metabolic changes can help delay or prevent the progression to Type 2 diabetes.
The Indian Express ·
Insulin resistance may develop for years while blood sugar remains normal, as the pancreas produces extra insulin to compensate. Over time, this response can weaken, leading to prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Possible warning signs include increasing waist size, difficulty losing weight, frequent hunger, post-meal sleepiness and dark skin patches, but diagnosis requires medical assessment.