US, Sept. 30 -- What if your blood sugar is normal but your body is already struggling to control it? That is one of the reasons insulin resistance deserves more attention, particularly in the South Asian community.

Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. Think of it as a key that helps sugar move from your bloodstream into your muscles and other cells, where it can be used for energy. Insulin resistance occurs when the body's cells stop responding to insulin as effectively as they should. The pancreas then has to produce more insulin to keep blood sugar under control. For a while, this compensation can work. Your blood sugar may remain normal, and you may feel completely healthy. But over time, the pancreas may struggle to keep up. ...