In this segment, the presenter explains how insulin normally enables cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. When cells are insufficient in number or become damaged, insulin cannot effectively open cellular pathways, leading to persistent high blood sugar. This condition, termed insulin resistance, causes excess glucose to be redirected to the liver, where it is stored as visceral (belly) fat. The accumulation of visceral fat triggers inflammation and raises the risk of cardiovascular disease, making insulin resistance a dangerous metabolic problem that should be avoided.
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