Insulin resistance in women and why it rises after 50

Harvard Health·Feb 17

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Insulin resistance in women appears to increase after the age of 50. The condition is linked to various health issues, including metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovaries, and may be influenced by factors such as sleep deficiency and physical inactivity. Exercise and certain treatments may help mitigate insulin resistance, but its exact causes and effects in women, particularly during menopause, are still being studied.

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