It is estimated that 2 in 5 Americans between the ages of 18 and 44 have insulin resistance, a condition where the body’s cells don't respond well to insulin, impairing their ability to soak up glucose from the bloodstream. This triggers the pancreas to make more insulin, potentially leading to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes over time.

The good news is insulin resistance can be reversible when we adopt positive lifestyle behaviors, such as being active and eating a nutrient-dense and balanced diet. These lifestyle patterns can also decrease the risk of prediabetes.