What Really Causes Insulin Resistance in Your Body?
In this brief presentation, Alicia Mackey Huber explains that insulin resistance arises via two distinct pathways. The first, a slower form, results from adipocytes that have become hypertrophic, leading to a gradual onset and reversal of insulin resistance. The second, a rapid form, is triggered by acute stimuli—most notably chronic excess insulin caused by frequent consumption of carbohydrate‑rich foods. She notes that about 70% of global caloric intake comes from starches and sugars, leading many people to eat five or six carbohydrate‑heavy meals per day, which prevents insulin levels from falling and perpetuates fast insulin resistance. The talk emphasizes the importance of recognizing these mechanisms to address insulin resistance effectively.
