Expert highlights five main causes of insulin resistance

Diabetes and family medicine consultant Dr. Youssef Al-Zaheb has identified five main causes of insulin resistance in the body.

Writing on his X account, Dr. Al-Zaheb said these causes include excess weight—especially abdominal fat—lack of physical activity, genetic predisposition, accumulation of fat in the liver and muscles, and certain hormonal disorders or medications.

He explained that with insulin resistance, the body needs to produce more insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels.