Are you insulin resistant? 5 warning signs to look for

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

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Unexplained Weight Gain

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High Blood Pressure

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High Fasting Glucose

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Presence of Skin Tags

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High A1c Levels

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SHOW US SOME

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