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Obesity: Diabetes Link Clarified
Insulin resistance is a hallmark of type 2 diabetes, and occurs in more than one type of body tissue. For example, insulin-resistant muscle will not respond normally when insulin directs it to take up glucose from the blood.
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Insulin Resistance, and What May Contribute to It
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6,000-Calorie Diet Yields Clues to Insulin Resistance
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