Definition of the difference between diabetes and insulin resistance and treatment methods, and symptoms of both conditions. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas to help the body move glucose (sugar) from the blood into cells for use in energy production. Insulin resistance is defined as the beginning of a disturbance in the body's response to insulin, but blood sugar remains normal for a period of time. Diabetes, on the other hand, is the next stage if insulin resistance is not controlled, resulting in chronically elevated blood sugar. We will learn the difference between the two conditions.
What is diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the pancreas is unable to produce sufficient insulin and the body is unable to use insulin effectively. High blood sugar, also known as hyperglycemia, indicates a defect in blood sugar control.
What is insulin resistance
Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body's cells, especially liver and muscle cells, do not respond to the hormone insulin. This leads to the need for more insulin to lower blood glucose levels, which results in high blood sugar levels. This can develop into diabetes and increase the risk of vascular and heart disease.