Dr. Saudek answers the question: 'What Is Insulin & Why Is It Needed?' — -- Question: What is insulin and why do some diabetics need to take it? Answer: Insulin is a hormone. It's made by certain ...

Insulin is one of the most essential hormones in your body. You can think of it as a “key” that unlocks the doors to your cells. When you eat food, your body turns it into energy (sugar). Insulin ...

When I receive questions about pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, it’s clear there is considerable confusion surrounding the underlying cause, which is insulin resistance, so let's start with some ...

What qualifies as a high-quality food? Three endocrinologists agree that there's one food type in particular that can support ...

Insulin resistance is a growing health concern worldwide, linked to a variety of conditions such as type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Alzheimer's disease, metabolic syndrome, and ...

If you’ve spent time online recently, you’ve probably heard of insulin resistance. People using injectable drugs such as Ozempic talk about it. Fitness enthusiasts suggest exercise routines to reverse ...

Type 2 diabetes, linked to insulin resistance, affects a significant portion of the American population, many undiagnosed. Pre-diabetes, also caused by insulin resistance, often progresses to Type 2 ...