Explanation

Insulin resistance means that insulin doesn't have the same effect on your cells as it used to. This means that you need more insulin for it to be able to work properly. Your body needs insulin to use glucose for energy. If you stop responding to insulin very well, your pancreas will start to make more insulin to try and help. Eventually, your pancreas may not be able to make enough insulin and glucose can start to build up in your blood. This puts you at risk of getting type 2 diabetes.