Episode 1: Practical tips to defeat insulin resistance and preventing type 2 diabetes: Lifestyle recommendations to tackle obesity and insulin resistance by Professor Osama Hamdy

18/09/2025 6 min
Episode 1: Practical tips to defeat insulin resistance and preventing type 2 diabetes: Lifestyle recommendations to tackle obesity and insulin resistance by Professor Osama Hamdy

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Episode Synopsis

Insulin resistance is a condition characterized by an impaired response of cells to insulin, which causes an initial increasein insulin levels. This hyperinsulinemia can further promote fat storage and inflammation, worsening insulin resistance andresulting in the establishment of a vicious circle which can contribute to the development of conditions like type 2 diabetesand obesity. Breaking this vicious circle is as important as it is difficult. Changes in lifestyle and pharmacotherapy, such asmetformin, have been shown effective to improve insulin resistance and prevent its deleterious condition.

This podcast is part of the continuing medical education program entitled “The 2025 Learning Journey in Diabetes: A Case-Based InteractiveEducational Experience”, targeting endocrinologists, diabetologists, nurses and obstetricians.