In insulin resistance, muscle, fat, and liver cells do not respond properly to insulin and therefore cannot easily absorb glucose from the bloodstream. The body needs higher levels of insulin to help the glucose enter cells in the body. The beta cells produce more insulin. If the beta cells are able to produce enough insulin the insulin resistance is under control and the blood glucose …show more content…
The exact causes of insulin resistance are not completely understood, scientists think the major contributors to insulin resistance are excess weight and physical inactivity. Belly fat produces hormones and other substances that can cause health problems such as insulin resistance, high blood pressure, imbalanced cholesterol, and cardiovascular disease. Many studies have shown that physical inactivity is associated with insulin resistance. Muscles use glucose the most compared to other tissues in the body. Active muscles burn their glucose for energy and refill their glucose taken from the bloodstream, keeping a balanced blood glucose level. Therefore inactive muscles would not be replenishing their glucose as often having a build up of glucose. Insulin resistance may also come from certain diseases, hormones medications, ageing, and sleep