Combating Insulin Resistance – Can a Ketogenic Diet be the Solution?
Anna Schmidt
2026-03-19
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In our contemporary societies, we observe a significant increase in cases of insulin resistance. This condition is due to unhealthy lifestyles, inadequate diet, and lack of physical activity. In the face of this growing health issue, we seek various methods that could improve the quality of life of affected individuals. In this context, the ketogenic diet stands out with its promising ability to control blood sugar levels and enhance insulin sensitivity. It is an interesting alternative to traditional pharmacological methods, although not without its flaws.
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance (IO) is a condition in which the cells of the body no longer respond adequately to insulin, a hormone released by the pancreas and playing a key role in managing blood glucose levels. The chief function of insulin is to enable cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream to sustain their energy. However, in the case of insulin resistance, cells become less sensitive to insulin, which leads to hyperglycemia (excessive blood glucose concentration), an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and sometimes even difficulty in reducing body weight. There are many causes of insulin resistance, but the primary ones are obesity and lack of physical activity. Genetic predispositions, unhealthy diet, excessive stress, or inadequate quantity and quality of sleep should not be overlooked either. Treatment of insulin resistance primarily involves lifestyle changes, and in more advanced cases, also pharmacotherapy (S. H. Lee, S. Y. Park, C. S. Choi 2022).
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