The hormone insulin regulates the cells in the pancreas to absorb and use glucose. Insulin resistance makes the pancreatic cells resistant to insulin, making them unable to metabolize glucose. The risk factors for developing insulin resistance are obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, hypertension, and sleep problems.
Insulin Resistance in PCOS/PMOS - An Overview
Women suffering from PCOS/PMOS may exhibit insulin resistance. Insulin produced in the body cannot be used effectively.
Emergency Airway Management in the Morbidly Obese
Emergency airway management in an obese patient poses a great challenge to the anesthesiologist, which can be overcome by careful planning and evaluation.
