glucose levels<\/a> rise; in response, the pancreas releases insulin, which acts as a key that opens the cells so they can absorb glucose and either use it or store it as glycogen in the liver and muscles.<\/p>\nThe proper functioning of insulin is fundamental to maintaining energy homeostasis; without this hormone, cells cannot effectively use the available glucose, leading to high blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n
When the body\u2019s cells stop responding adequately to this hormone, insulin resistance develops, making it difficult for glucose to enter the cells despite sufficient insulin being present in the blood.<\/p>\n
Insulin resistance<\/h2>\n
A metabolic disorder known as insulin resistance causes impaired glucose uptake in the tissues and other organs of the body, particularly in the muscles and liver. This results in difficulty storing glucose, which in turn leads the pancreas to secrete a greater amount of insulin in order to maintain glucose within normal ranges, explains Dr. Jorge Valladares Garc\u00eda, internist with a subspecialty in endocrinology and advanced specialization in diabetes and technologies at ABC Medical Center.<\/p>\n
It is important to consider that the greater the alteration in insulin resistance, the higher the risk of developing other metabolic conditions, such as high cholesterol or triglycerides.<\/p>