Definitions for "Insulin resistance"
A condition in which the cells no longer respond well to insulin. As a result, the body secretes more insulin into the bloodstream in an effort to reduce blood glucose levels.
When a person's body will not allow insulin to work properly in the body, even if the person takes very high daily doses of insulin. This condition can occur when a person is overweight and it often improves when the person loses weight.
State in which cells are resistance to effects of insulin, a hormone secreted by the pancreas
A state in which a given level of insulin produces a less than expected biological effect.
an impaired biological response to either exogenous or endogenous
The inability of the body to recognise and use insulin as it should.
inability of the organism to use insulin effectively.
diminished responsiveness to insulin.