Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What Is Insulin Resistance & Why Does it Matter?

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What Is Insulin Resistance & Why Does it Matter? | Dr. Rob Lustig [yajKigbpg]

Insulin resistance is when cells stop responding to insulin’s signal to uptake glucose. It’s a hallmark of prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, and other forms of metabolic dysfunction, and it manifests as several chronic disease, ranging from Alzheimer’s to polycystic ovarian syndrome. Dr. Robert Lustig and Dr. Dominic D’Agostino discuss the importance of monitoring insulin levels, why a high or increasing insulin level is a problem, and how insulin resistance hinders weight management. Sign Up to Get Your Ultimate Guide to Glucose: https://levels.link/youtube?utm_campaign=rob-fattyliver 👋 WHO WE ARE: Levels helps you see how food affects your health. With real-time, personalized data gathered through biosensors like continuous glucose monitors (CGM), you learn which diet and lifestyle choices improve your metabolic health so you can live a longer, fuller, healthier life. 🔗 LINKS: Subscribe here on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@levels?sub_confirmation=1